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AJ11--(Late) Research Services - ID Neuroimaging Biomarkers for Brain Connectivity - BRONX | EDA: 9/25/26

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, intends to award a sole-source contract to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for specialized research services focused on identifying neuroimaging biomarkers for brain connectivity, in support of an ongoing VA Merit Award. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(3) and FAR 6.103-3, as NJIT is the only entity with the unique, four-year-developed expertise, proprietary datasets, and validated methodologies essential to the research's continuity and scientific integrity. NJIT’s world-class proficiency in fNIRS-based brain connectivity research, backed by multiple peer-reviewed publications and sustained collaboration with VA investigators, cannot be replicated by other institutions, even those with fNIRS capabilities, due to the absence of proximity, shared data infrastructure, and proven technical proficiency. Any other source would introduce unacceptable delays or compromise the research outcomes. The solicitation number is 36C24E26R0022, with a posted date of August 5, 2026, and a deadline for capability statements of August 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. While this is a notice of intent and not a competitive solicitation, any responsible source believing it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement to Lynn Portman at lynn.portman@va.gov by the deadline; telephone responses are not accepted. The NAICS code is 541715, and the contracting office is located in Pittsburgh, PA, under the Rpo East (36C24E) organization. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed without competition, and no further opportunities for bid submission will be provided.

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VA awards sole-source contract to NJIT for unique neuroimaging biomarker research using proprietary fNIRS methods.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)View Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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Solicitation 36C24E26R0022 - Sole-Source Research Services for Neuroimaging Biomarkers

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
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Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(3), as implemented by FAR 6.103 3, which permits other than full and open competition when a requirement involves industrial mobilization, engineering, developmental or research capability, or expert services that can be satisfied only by a single responsible source. The VA requires highly specialized research capability developed over four years of collaboration between VA investigators and NJIT, including the creation of unique datasets, validated methods, and specialized research techniques that are critical to the continuation of the VA Merit Award research. NJIT possesses unique scientific qualifications, including world renowned expertise in fNIRS based brain connectivity research and multiple peer reviewed publications central to the Merit Award s aims. Other institutions with fNIRS do not have the proximity, specialized data, and demonstrated expertise needed to execute the required research without unacceptable delays or loss of scientific integrity. NJIT is therefore the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this VA research requirement. This is a notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Thursday, August 10th, 4pm, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Lynn Portman at lynn.portman@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement IAW 6.103 3 is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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