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AN13--Research Services - Testing of Electrospun Acid Fibers

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36C24E26Q0088Federal

Submission Closed08/11/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Missouri University of Science & Technology for the construction of a biodegradable polylactic-co-glycolic acid fiber scaffold designed to bind and release mRNA-LNP vaccines against HIV. This procurement is based on the assertion that MS&T is the exclusive provider of electrospun acid fibers and associated services necessary to meet the specific research and development requirements of the Bronx VA Medical Center, with no other source capable of fulfilling the technical specifications. The contract includes a six-month base period and two optional extension periods, with key tasks involving the production of PLGA fibers, screening their degradation profiles, and coating them with mRNA-LNP for analysis, culminating in the development of the optimal fiber configuration. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1 and VHAPM Part 813.106-1(b), permitting non-competitive award due to the unique and proprietary nature of the required technology. This is not a solicitation for competitive bids but a pre-solicitation notice to inform the public of the agency’s intent. Interested parties may submit inquiries to Contracting Specialist Matenoa Taufa at matenoa.taufa@va.gov before the response deadline of August 11, 2026. The final decision to proceed with a sole source award or initiate competition rests solely with the Contracting Officer. The action falls under NAICS code 541720 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its RPO East office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

General Info

VA sole-source contract to MS&T for mRNA-LNP PLGA fiber scaffold development for HIV vaccine research.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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Pre-Solicitation Notice for Sole Source Contract 36C24E26Q0088

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 6

special-notice

Response DeadlineAug 11

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/11/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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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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Matenoa TaufaContracting Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Special Notice
Special Notice
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Special Notice
Page 1 of 3 Pre-Solicitation Notice for notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for a 6-month base period plus two (2) option periods with Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T). The requirement is for the construction of a biodegradable polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) fiber scaffold.
Contract tasks with the associated deliverables: Production of PLGA fibers and screen degradation profile. Coating of mRNA-LNP onto fibers and analyses. Production of the best PLGA fibers. : Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T) is the exclusive producer and distributor of electrospun acid fibers and associated services. The PLGA fiber scaffold is constructed to allow binding and releasing mRNA-LNP vaccines against HIV.
This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements and VHAPM Part 813.106-1(b), Other Than Full and Open Competition less than SAT for Open Market Items. This is because the Government asserts that Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T), is the only contractor that can produce these specific services required by the Research and Development Service at Bronx VA Medical Center.
Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist via email at Matenoa.taufa@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.