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6650--Service Contract to Perform Ultra-high Resolution TimsTOF flex Spatial Spectroscopy on Human Brain Samples

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36C25721Q1103Federal

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The contract involves a sole-source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs for ultra-high resolution spatial spectroscopy research on human brain samples using the specialized timsTOFfleX instrument at the Central Texas Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Temple, Texas. The research requires deep SpatialOMx analysis performed by the UT-Austin Mass Spectroscopy Core Facility, which possesses one of the few existing timsTOFfleX instruments in the United States. Due to the uniqueness of this equipment and the significant distance of the next closest instrument—approximately 850 miles away—only one source is being solicited under the authority allowing a sole-source award when only one responsible source is available. This notice is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals but a market research effort to identify any other potential qualified providers who may offer similar services. The government encourages interested parties to submit written responses within five days of the notice to confirm their capabilities, but it is under no obligation to pay for information or to compete the procurement. All submissions must be in writing and are intended solely to assist the government in deciding whether a competitive procurement would be feasible or in the government’s best interest. The contracting officer, Jim Houston, is the point of contact for submitting responses and questions via email.

General Info

Sole-source procurement for ultra-high resolution brain spectroscopy using unique timsTOFfleX at VA Texas.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Ultra-high Resolution TimsTOF flex Spatial Spectroscopy

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PostedAug 26

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

Office AddressSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

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Jim HoustonContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source The proposed contract action is for Research for the Central Texas VAMC in Temple, Tx for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source. The service requested of the CTVHCS academic affiliate, UT-Austin Mass Spectroscopy Core Facility, is highly unique in that it requires the use of a rare and specialized piece of instrument (timsTOFfleX, Bruker) to perform deep SpatialOMx analysis on tissue samples. Only a few of these machines exist in the United States. We are very fortunate that our academic affiliate at UT-Austin has this instrument. The next closest instrument is 850 miles (RT) from CTVHCS. For this reason, this request is being limited to only one source. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability of other qualified sources that can meet the requirements identified above and inherent with the referenced product. The Government is not obligated to and shall not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice of intent. All responses received within 5 days of the posting of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government to require these specific services for VA Central Texas Temple Healthcare Systems, procurements based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether other qualified providers are available. Submit any responses within 5 days of the posting of the notice of intent via email to: james.houston@va.gov THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All responses received by 08:00 CST on 01 September 2021 will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses and questions shall be submitted via email to: James.Houston@va.gov.

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