A--Research Assistant

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Service Area Office East, plans to engage Applied Decision Science, LLC on a sole source basis to provide specialized research analysis services for a VA-funded project at the Indianapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. These services include conducting simulations, analyzing and interpreting data, qualitative data analysis, multi-method research design, and manuscript preparation. The scope of work is uniquely tailored and approved by the VA Institutional Review Board, ensuring that no alternative providers can meet the specified requirements. This engagement is being considered without competitive proposals initially, but interested parties are invited to express their interest by a specified deadline for the contracting officer's review. The contract, designated under solicitation number VA24014R0136 with NAICS code 541720, falls under the purview of the RPO East office based in Pittsburgh, PA. While the solicitation was posted in September 2014, the notice serves primarily as an intention to negotiate with Applied Decision Science unless other responsible sources demonstrate their capability to fulfill the contract needs. Responses must be submitted in writing to the designated contracting officer by the deadline, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Following receipt of any notifications from interested vendors, the contracting officer will decide whether to pursue a competitive procurement or move forward with sole source negotiations with Applied Decision Science.