A--Alpha Sequencing - Nashville VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville Medical Center R&D Service, intends to enter into a sole source contract with the Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama, for sequencing services involving de-identified pancreatic islet samples or sorted islet cells isolated from cadaveric donors. This procurement supports ongoing research studies at the facility. The contract is pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows non-competitive negotiation. Although this announcement does not solicit competitive proposals, interested and capable sources may submit capability statements by 4:00 PM EST on August 22. Submissions should be emailed to Elaine DiBucci, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether or not to compete the requirement based on the responses received. This action is identified under solicitation number VA24016Q0060, posted on August 16, 2016, with a NAICS code of 541711, related to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The agency responsible for this contract is the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Rpo East office located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The contract's primary focus is niche sequencing work crucial to advancing the VA’s biomedical research objectives involving pancreatic islets, reflecting a specialized and highly technical procurement aligning with the VA’s commitment to innovative medical research.