R408--Veterans Outcomes Assessment Program Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for Veterans Outcome Assessment Program Services at the VA CT Healthcare System in Connecticut. This is a pre-solicitation notice, not an actual solicitation, indicating the agency's intention to negotiate directly with a single contractor rather than conduct an open competition. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling) and PSC R408 (Support-Professional: Program Management/Support). The contracting authority for this sole source approach is based on FAR 13.106-1(b) and fulfills the posting requirements under FAR Part 5.101(a). The contracting officer, Tara Dossiema, can be contacted via email at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov for any questions regarding this procurement.

The primary purpose of this notice is to fulfill regulatory requirements for transparency while allowing the VA to proceed with a non-competitive procurement for specialized veteran outcome assessment services. Interested parties had until February 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time to respond to this notice, though responses would only be considered at the sole discretion of the contracting officer. There are no specific eligibility criteria outlined beyond the specialized nature of the services required, as this is structured as a sole source procurement. The attached documentation reveals that American Directions Research Group Inc. was ultimately awarded a one-year bridge contract valued at $2,495,762.71 on July 27, 2025, indicating this notice led to a successful contract award. The program focuses on assessment services specifically designed to evaluate outcomes for veterans receiving care through the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, supporting the agency's mission to monitor and improve veteran healthcare delivery.