Q515--Government Intent to Sole Source Off-Site Autopsy and Whole Brain Evaluation Services For the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25025Q0505
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621999 All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
- PSC
- Q515 Medical- Pathology
- Place of performance
- The Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan 48109
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System intends to award a sole-source contract to the Regents of the University of Michigan for comprehensive off-site autopsy and whole brain dementia evaluation services. The procurement covers full body autopsy services conducted at the contractor's facility, along with specialized whole brain dementia evaluations, transportation, and storage of bodies for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), justifying the sole-source approach. Any potential vendors seeking to challenge this determination must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The deadline for responses is 12:00 PM Eastern time on July 9, 2025, with all submissions required via email to michelle.ford2@va.gov, and no telephonic inquiries will be accepted.
This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and specifically targets the Regents of the University of Michigan as the intended sole-source contractor. The contract structure is firm fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity with a NAICS code of 621999 and a size standard of $20.5 million. The performance period consists of a base year of 12 months following the award date, plus four additional 12-month option years, potentially extending the contract to five years total. The services will be performed at the University of Michigan facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary transportation and storage capabilities. The solicitation number is 36C25025Q0505, and no formal solicitation package is currently available for distribution.
Notice text
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Arbor, MI. 48105 is soliciting and intends to award a Sole Source firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to provide off-site Full Body Autopsy and Whole Brain Dementia Evaluation services, under NAICS Code 621999, size standard $20.5 million. The Government intends, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) (contracting officer determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available), to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Regents of the University of Michigan (503 Thompson St., Ann Arbor, MI. 48109). The Contractor shall provide off-site comprehensive autopsy services at contractor s facility, along with whole brain dementia evaluation services, transportation and storage of bodies for VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This will be for the period of 12 months after the Date of Award plus four, 12- month option years, in strict accordance with the Performance Work Statement, all schedules, and terms and conditions of the resultant contract. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 12:00 pm Eastern time on July 9, 2025. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to michelle.ford2@va.gov .
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25025Q0505_1.docx | DOCX document |
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