Genetic and Genomic Analysis of CSP #380 Tissues Durham VA

Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research & Development --Durham intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of Texas, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. This request for Other than Full and Open Competition is for the procurement of a new, Firm, Fixed Price contract with University of Texas, Anderson Cancer Center, for the histopathologic classification and microdissection of the frozen tissues. The samples were collected approximately 20 years ago from Veterans who underwent a screening colonoscopy as part of their participation in Cooperative Studies Program #380 (CSP 380), Prospective Evaluation of Risk Factors for Large Colonic Adenomas in Asymptomatic Subjects. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Friday, June 16, 2017, 4:00, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Elaine DiBucci at elaine.dibucci@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.