A--Sequencing Services (continuation) (VA-17-905554)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville Medical Center R&D Service plans to negotiate a sole source contract with the Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama, to continue sequencing services. These services involve sequencing de-identified pancreatic islet samples or sorted islet cells isolated from cadaveric donors, supporting ongoing research studies at their facility. This action is being taken under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating a sole source acquisition due to unique qualifications or capabilities of the Hudson Alpha Institute. Although this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, entities capable of fulfilling the requirement may submit capability statements by September 14, 2017, to be considered, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The contract, titled "A--Sequencing Services (continuation) (VA-17-905554)" and referenced by solicitation number VA24017Q0228, is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs office located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating under NAICS code 541711, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The government holds sole discretion in deciding whether to consider other sources based on responses received, emphasizing the continuation of research support through this specialized sequencing work.