AJ11--Research Services Cryotome and Confocal Imaging Pre-solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma City VA Medical Center plans to award a sole source contract to The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) for expert research services involving cryotome and confocal imaging. This contract will cover a one-year base period with the possibility of two additional option years. OMRF is uniquely qualified due to its extensive experience and prior involvement with these specialized imaging services on an ongoing research study. Continuity in imaging techniques across cohorts requires utilizing OMRF's services exclusively. As a result, no competitive solicitation will be issued, and the procurement will proceed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows sole source awards when only one responsible source is available. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 541715, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is AJ11. The contract will be managed by the Contracting Officer Shannon Hukriede, who can be contacted for any inquiries regarding this procurement. While the agency reserves the right to reconsider competitive procurement if sufficient interest arises, this notice serves as an official indication of intent to award the contract without soliciting competing offers. The action supports ongoing research efforts by ensuring consistency and continuity in the specialized imaging services required.