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36C24519Q0575Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Ohio State University’s Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute to conduct research supporting the War Related Illness and Injury Center (WRIISC). This project focuses on developing a military-relevant animal model to study the health impacts of PM2.5 exposure and other deployment-related airborne hazards. The contractor will be responsible for developing and maintaining the animal model, conducting in vivo cardiopulmonary experiments, collecting data and specimens at specified intervals, and producing detailed reports summarizing the research findings. The work aims to enhance understanding of the adverse health outcomes linked to airborne hazards experienced by veterans, aligning with the initiatives of the WRIISC and the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Center of Excellence. The contract period is anticipated to run from September 30, 2019, through September 29, 2020. Interested contractors are invited to submit written responses demonstrating their capability to meet these requirements, including active registration in the System for Award Management, DUNS number, qualifications, and contact information. Responses must be submitted via email by September 6, 2019, and should specify the business size and socioeconomic status. This action complies with FAR 6.302-5, allowing an authorized sole source award, but all qualified vendors will have their responses considered to determine the availability of the required services.

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Sole source contract to Ohio State for military animal model research on PM2.5 health effects.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

NAICS

541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

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PostedSep 3

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

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OfficeLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Office AddressLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

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Full Description

B SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION-War Related Illness and Injury Center (WRIISC) PM2.5 Exposure Animal Model Project Solicitation Number/FBO Notice: 36C245-19-Q-0575 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Office: Veterans Affairs, Central Office Location: Washington, DC Set Aside: N/A Classification Code: B- Specials Studies and Analysis, NOT R&D NAICS Code: 541910 Synopsis: The Dept. of Veterans Affairs, in accordance with FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute) intends to make a sole source award to a firm with the capability of providing studies in support of the WRIISC. The anticipated source is Ohio State University, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, 473 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. This is not a formal solicitation or request for quote. This synopsis of intent is to give notice of the Government s intent to make a sole source award. Contractors who can provide the Department of Veterans Affairs with the required services are invited to electronically submit an affirmative written response indicating a bona fide ability to meet this specific requirement. Specifications for this requirement are as follows: The Contractor shall in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, performing a variety of research activities aligned with VHA s, WRIISC s and Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Center of Excellence s (AHBPCE s) major initiatives, specifically develop, conduct, and disseminate findings from a translational research project to better understand the pathophysiology of adverse health outcomes possibly linked to deployment-related airborne hazards. The project will: Develop, procure and maintain a military-relevant animal model Collect data and specimens at discrete time periods Perform in vivo experiments to characterize cardiopulmonary function Produce reports and appropriate summaries of findings for dissemination Research Development and Study Design Synthesizing and Disseminating Findings The period of performance is expected to be September 30, 2019-Sepetember 29, 2020. Responses should appear on company letterhead and include, at minimum, affirmation of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), your Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number, any applicable processed credentials and qualifications, and any applicable pricing data or information. All responses should include a Point of Contract (POC), telephone number, and electronic mail address (email). Additionally, respondents should indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone, service disabled veteran-owned small business, or qualify as socially or economically disadvantaged and whether they are US or foreign owned. Responses to this notice will be used to determine the availability of this type of service. All responsible sources may respond to this synopsis and all responses will be considered by the agency. Responses to this notice are due on or before Friday, September 6, 2019, 3:00 PM Eastern to this procurement s Contracting Officer, Veronica B. Dillard at contact@example.gov. All response must be submitted via email and no phone calls will be accepted.