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A--Service - 636-18-2-4604-0037 - PO# 636D83036 - POP 3/1/2018 - 2/28/2019 - Research Mice Studies - University of Iowa - Dr. Kuehn - IC
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The Department of Veteran Affairs in Iowa City plans to negotiate a sole source contract with the University of Iowa for the period from March 1, 2018, to February 28, 2019. The contract involves assisting in various studies using mice and collecting in vivo data through stress tests, ocular computer tomography, and pattern electroretinography, among other methods. Additionally, the University of Iowa will conduct molecular biology work related to cloning factors that induce the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cell-derived trabecular meshwork cells (iPSC-TM). This work supports the VA merit review project titled "Therapy of Nocturnal Intraocular Pressure Elevation Causing Glaucoma Progression," led by Principal Investigator Dr. Markus Kuehn. The University is uniquely qualified to provide these services due to specialized equipment and experienced personnel available within its Department of Ophthalmology, located in close proximity to the VA Health Care System, facilitating strong collaboration and shared resources. The sole source justification is based on the necessity of using the University of Iowa’s expertise and facilities to ensure the project's success. Interested parties with relevant experience were invited to submit their qualifications by February 16, 2018, via email or fax, although the government reserves the discretion to proceed without competition. The procurement falls under NAICS code 611310 with a size standard of $33.5 million, and a request for quotes was issued on March 1, 2018. This contract underscores the importance of specialized research collaboration between federal agencies and academic institutions to advance biomedical research related to glaucoma progression and therapy development.
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$94,436Place of Performance
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THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWAAward Issued Date
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