A--MPSSR RNA-Sequencing Buck

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland Medical Center R&D Service plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Oregon Health and Sciences University's Massively Parallel Sequencing Shared Resource for RNA library preparation and RNA-sequencing services. This procurement supports ongoing research studies and will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-5. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested and capable sources are invited to submit capability statements by August 22 at 4:00 PM EST. These statements must be emailed to the designated contracting officer, with no telephone inquiries accepted, and the government retains full discretion in deciding whether to compete the requirement. The contract, titled "A--MPSSR RNA-Sequencing Buck," is identified under solicitation number VA24016Q0071 and falls under NAICS code 541711, which relates to research and development in biotechnology. The contracting office is associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, located in Pittsburgh, PA. This action aims to continue specialized sequencing services essential for the department's ongoing research efforts, emphasizing collaboration with OHSU's internal resource to maintain continuity and expertise.