Clinical Study to Determine Ideal Case Management Intensity for Homeless Veterans - A project of the National Center on Homelessness among Veterans

Notice of Intent to award sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 1 650/90C VAMC Providence) intends to solicit, negotiate and award a contract for research and data services in support of a research trial for the National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans. The proposed Awardee is: University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Vice Provost for Research, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655-0002. (DUNS: 603847393, CAGE: 6R004). University of Massachusetts, Worcester is an affiliate partner of The National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans. (http://www1.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCenter_Collaborators.asp) A firm-fixed price (FFP) contract with a period of performance from date of award to September 30, 2013 is contemplated described as follows: 0001 Clinical Trial Services and Project Management, 0002 Training for Research and Clinical Staff on Mission Model of Care, 0003 Quarterly Statistical Analysis Reports, 0004 Comprehensive Statistical Analysis, 0005 Final Report/Manuscript. A decision not to compete this requirement is contained in the Justification and Approval linked to this synopsis. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source. This notice contains information current through FAC2005-45. The NAICS is 541712. The PSC is AN53. Interested persons may contact the Contract Specialist regarding this procurement and may identify capabilities for items of this kind. Contract Specialist: John Young, 401-459-4760 x 1588, john.young2@va.gov. Service Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB and VOSB) contracting with VA are to self-register in VetBiz if seeking consideration under PL 109-461 (www.vetbiz.gov – Vendor Information Pages - VIP) All contractors are required to register in the Central Contractor Registry (www.ccr.gov). Contractors should also register in ORCA (https://orca.bpn.gov) if responding to opportunities posted to FedBizOpps by VISN 1. Consult your State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for technical assistance with these requirements. (http://www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm).