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AJ11--Summer to Science Scholars Research Program with the University of Minnesota Pre-Solicitation Notice with intent to Sole Source

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA, plans to award a sole source contract to the University of Minnesota to provide a summer research program for undergraduate and graduate students associated with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This pre-solicitation notice indicates an intent to negotiate exclusively with the University of Minnesota for services that include temporary housing for nine student participants of the program. The project requires the vendor to pay for housing and submit monthly progress reports detailing completed work, any issues encountered, and steps taken to resolve them. The contract will be a firm fixed-price agreement for the period from June 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023, with performance occurring at the University of Minnesota facility in Minneapolis. The VA will support the contractor by providing necessary information and contacts and ensuring timely approvals aligned with the work plan. Although this is not a solicitation, other interested parties may submit capability statements by May 4, 2023, for consideration. The sole source justification is based on the determination that only the University of Minnesota can fulfill the requirements under FAR 6.302-1. Final decisions regarding competition rest with the Contracting Officer.

General Info

VA sole source contract with University of Minnesota for summer student research program housing, progress reports.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Place of Performance

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36C24E23Q0125 Summer to Science Scholars Research Program Pre-Solicitation Notice

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PostedApr 27

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Contacts1 person available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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Ann Marie StewartContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Presolicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source Pre-Solicitation Notice for notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Veteran s Administration (VA) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of Minnesota on behalf of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The requirement is to provide a summer research program to undergraduate and graduate students. The vendor shall provide temporary student housing at the University of Minnesota. The specific work to be performed includes: SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The contractor shall provide the specific deliverables described below. Project 1: Deliverable 1: Pay Housing The vendor shall pay housing for nine participants of the summer research program. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. The vendor shall provide Minneapolis VA with a minimum of one written progress report per month, unless otherwise requested by Minneapolis VA. 2. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the performance period and shall also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify and explain any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Government shall provide information to help develop designated topics and shall make available appropriate VA contacts as required by the work plan. The government shall complete, and release required reviews and approvals in a timely manner and in accordance with the work plan. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base period: 06/01/2023 08/31/2023 TYPE OF CONTRACT. Firm Fixed Price contract will be issued for this effort. The Contractor shall support this effort at the contractor's facility located at the University of Minnesota, 100 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, NN 55455. The sole source is pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This 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 and supporting documentation to the contracting office no later than Thursday, May 4, 2023, (3:00 PM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent to Ann Marie Stewart at contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.