Data Analysis and Interpretation Services For Research Project

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Bedford Healthcare System, has a requirement for a senior Biostatistician. It is the Government s belief that only a certain, identified individual who has been instrumental in the project development and design, as well as the grant application process and possesses the requisite skills needed. The identified individual is the incumbent and is needed to continue the statistical analysis and results interpretation necessary for this research project.
This is not a sources-sought announcement; it is notice of the Government s intent to award a contract on a sole source basis and a posting for the purposes of conducting market research.
A fixed price contract for up to 3 years is anticipated and shall be awarded.Â
However, any VIP verified SDVOSB or VOSB with extensive experience in statistical analysis and results interpretation for research projects is invited to respond and provide a capabilities statement and/or a CV. This is not a solicitation; it is a notice to advise Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) with the capability of providing this service that market research is being conducted. Any SDVOSB or VOSB responding to this announcement shall be compliant with the following: In order to be considered under the VA Rule of Two under 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), SDVOSB and VOSB firms must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ .
Inquiries/information received after the established deadline (July 12, 2019) shall not be considered. The Government does not intend to pay for information solicited. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 6.302-1.Â.