Biostatistician and Research Assistant Training

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source to the University of South Florida for biostatistician and research assistant training and research support services at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida, with responses due July 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a sole-source action; the Government is conducting market research to identify potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a) certified firms, HUBZone businesses, and other small businesses capable of providing these services.

The contract encompasses training for biostatisticians, research assistants, bioinformaticians, epidemiologists, health economists, clinical trial managers, and project managers, with a performance period of one base year from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods. Work supports the research enterprise across JAHVH service lines, including advising R&D Service leadership and study teams on research planning, study design selection, protocol preparation, and methodology, as well as conducting statistical analysis, data management, and bioinformatics.

Interested offerors must respond to Contracting Officer J'Vonne Wilson at jvonne.wilson@va.gov with documentation demonstrating technical expertise, functional area experience, business size, socioeconomic status, and authorization to provide all specialized training roles. All prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete required representations and certifications. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on this notice. No subcontracting opportunities are anticipated. NAICS code 611430 applies; size standard is $15,000,000.