R405--Intent to Sole Source: Research Methodology Analysis
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24125Q0514
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Providence VA Medical Center Providence RI 02908, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 intends to award a sole source contract for Research Methodology Analysis services to Elizabeth Aston, located in Cranston, RI. The contract will support a research project examining links between cannabis use and sleep behaviors with potential clinical health implications for veterans. Procurement will be conducted under FAR 6.302.1-1 with the justification that Aston is the only responsible source meeting agency requirements. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested parties may contact Contracting Specialist Andrew Simard at andrew.simard@va.gov, with responses required by June 2, 2025, no later than 10:00am EST.
The procurement is not set aside for any specific category of business, and the contract will be awarded directly to Elizabeth Aston without a competitive solicitation. The contract is expected to run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029, with a base year and three option years. Aston will provide consulting services including protocol development, data analytic plans, and qualitative research methodology support for a study led by Principal Investigator Dr. Benjamin Berey at the Providence VA Medical Center. Her specific responsibilities will include quarterly meetings, informal consultations, methodological guidance, and assistance in triangulating qualitative and quantitative data using NVivo software. The contractor will not have access to sensitive VA data, and all shared information will be de-identified to maintain confidentiality and research integrity.
Notice text
Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with:
ELIZABETH ASTON
127 SHIRLEY BLVD
CRANSTON, RI 02910
WJWPB1ZTN5N7
This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award the Research Methodology Analysis services located at the VAMC Providence, RI. ELIZABETH ASTON is the Exclusive/Sole source vendor specializing in advanced research methodology analysis and implementation supporting research goals. The contractor will provide the required analysis services. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov.
The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1 Only One Responsible source and no
other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The NAICS 541714. The size standard is 1,000 employees. The PSC/FSC is R405.
Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist by email at andrew.simard@va.gov regarding this procurement.
The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
Response must be received by 06/02/2025 NLT 10:00am EST.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24125Q0514.docx | DOCX document |
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