A--Shared Resources and Cores Tennessee Valley Healthcare Systems Nashville, Tennessee 27212

The Network Contracting Office in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, intends to enter into a sole source contract with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, specifically the Department of Finance, Office of Res-CORES located in Nashville, Tennessee, to provide various research shared resources, known as CORES, at the Nashville VA Medical Center. This contract is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows the government to negotiate with a single source when it determines that only one responsible provider can fulfill its requirements. The primary objective of this contracting action is to acquire supplies and services related to research that are uniquely available from Vanderbilt University, ensuring the agency's specific needs are met efficiently without competition. The contract, identified by solicitation number VA24913Q1154 and titled "Shared Resources and Cores Tennessee Valley Healthcare Systems Nashville, Tennessee 27212," was posted on August 27, 2013. It falls under the NAICS code 541720, which pertains to research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The procurement is focused on supporting the advanced research infrastructure at the Nashville VA Medical Center through the specialized resources provided by Vanderbilt University, reinforcing a collaborative effort in advancing healthcare research capabilities.