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AN11--Reprogrammed Stem Cells for Osteoarthritis

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36C24E26Q0076Federal

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

NAICS

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

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36C24E26Q0076.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
Contacts1 person available
OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
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Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
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Mae McGarryContract Specialist

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE:
IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs RPO-E R&D, intends to award a sole source contract IAW RFO 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) to University of Connecticut Health Center for services to provide Reprogrammed Stem Cells for Osteoarthritis for a five year period of performance.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work IAW the SOW (attached). Capability information is required by 10:00am (EST) August 6, 2026 to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification.
There will be no question and answer period for this posting. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Mae McGarry, Contract Specialist Mae.McGarry@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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