A--Intent to Sole Source - Research support services -affiliat

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Augusta VA Health Care System, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with its academic affiliate, Augusta University, to obtain research support services related to Cores or Shared Research Resources. These resources are specialized, institutionally funded research centers designed to support the scientific needs of researchers. Augusta University will utilize services from its Core Lab and Shared Research Services to aid existing Office of Research and Development-funded research projects at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. The notice clarifies that this is an intent to negotiate solely with Augusta University and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, the government invites any capable entities to submit a capability statement by November 27th, 4:00 PM EST, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement. Submissions must be emailed to the designated contracting officer, Lynn Portman, with no telephone inquiries accepted. Ultimately, the government retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with a sole source award based on the responses received. The project is identified under the solicitation number 36C24E19Q0010 and falls under the NAICS code 541715, indicating services related to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.