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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia Health Care System, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with the University of South Carolina, its academic affiliate, for animal husbandry services under the authority of FAR 6.302-5. This notice serves as an intent to sole source rather than a solicitation for competitive bids. However, any responsible parties confident in their ability to fulfill the requirements may submit capability statements by June 5th, 4:00 PM EST, via email to the designated contracting officer. Telephone inquiries or submissions will not be accepted, and the government reserves the discretion to decide whether or not to compete this requirement based on the statements received. The contract is identified by solicitation number 36C24E19R0020 and is associated with NAICS code 541715, which corresponds to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contracting office is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The document emphasizes that submitting a capability statement does not guarantee competition, underscoring the government's intent to potentially award the contract solely to the University of South Carolina for these specialized services.

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VA intends sole source contract with University of South Carolina for animal husbandry services; capability statements due June 5.

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

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
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Page 1 of 1 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia Health Care System, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-5, with their academic affiliate, the University of South Carolina for animal husbandry services. This is a notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Wednesday, June 5th, 4:00, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Lynn Portman at contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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