Research biostatistician for biostatistical instrumental variable analysis for development of advanced statistical methods to mitigate homelessness among veteran population

Notice of Intent to award sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence, Rhode Island (Network Contracting Office 1 (New England) 650/90C) intends to negotiate and award a contract to S. Marcus (Philadelphia, PA DUNS 968038344), (WOSB). The services are described as follows: this is a research contract for bio-statistical instrumental variable analysis for the purpose of development of advanced statistical methods to estimate the benefits of supported employment and housing and specifically in conjunction with receipt of Section 8 vouchers by homeless veterans. This research directly supports the VA's initiatives in reducing and ending homelessness among the veteran population. The study and research are carried out by the VISN1 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) at VA Connecticut Healthcare Center. A five-year indefinite delivery contract estimated at $75,000.00 is under consideration. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1. This notice contains information current through FAC 2005-55. The NAICS is 541712. The PSC is AN43. No solicitation will be posted to this site. Interested persons may contact the Contract Specialist regarding this procurement and may identify capabilities for items of this kind. Contract Specialist: John Young, 401-459-4760 x 1588, john.young2@va.gov. A decision not to compete this requirement is based upon this notice, the responses to this notice and the Justification and Approval to be posted to this site. Service Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB and VOSB) contracting with VA are to self-register and be certified in VetBiz if seeking consideration under PL 109-461 (www.vetbiz.gov - Vendor Information Pages - VIP). All contractors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (www.ccr.gov). Contractors should complete On-Line Representations and Certifications (https://orca.bpn.gov/). Consult your State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for technical assistance with these requirements. (http://www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm)