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Histology and Immunohistochemistry Research Services

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36C24E26R0024Federal

Submission Closed09/01/2026, 07:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Washington Metabolism Research Center Cellular and Molecular Imaging Core for histology and immunohistochemistry research services. This procurement supports the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System Seattle Division Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center by providing specialized staining, including Hematoxylin and Eosin as well as immunohistochemistry for abnormal neurofibrillary tangles, amyloid plaques, TDP-43, and Lewy body inclusions and neurites. The University of Washington was selected as the sole source due to its status as the primary academic affiliate for the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System and the need for consistency across research cohorts. This action is authorized under FAR 6.302.1-1 and 38 U.S.C. 8153, which permits sole source awards for research with VA academic affiliates. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 with a size standard of 19 million dollars and PSC code Q301. As this is a pre-solicitation notice of intent for a sole source award, no formal solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov, though the contracting officer retains the discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on received responses.

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VA sole source contract to University of Washington for histology and immunohistochemistry research.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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36C24E26R0024 - Histology and Immunohistochemistry Research Services

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PhaseClosed

Response DeadlineSep 1

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PostedSep 11

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Submission Closed

09/01/2026, 07:00:00 AM 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

Contacts

Ann Marie Stewart

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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 histology and Immunohistochemistry research services to provide staining with Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and immunohistochemistry for abnormal neurofibrillary tangles (tau), amyloid plaques (Amyloid Beta 42), TDP-43, Lewy body inclusions and neurites (alpha-synuclein) with the University of Washington, Metabolism Research Center (MRC), Cellular and Molecular Imaging Core (CMIC) for the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division (VAPSHCS – Sea), Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC).

38 U.S.C. 8153 allows for sole source awards related to research with VA academic affiliates. In this case, the University of Washington is the primary academic affiliate for the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System and has several ongoing research projects that tie in with specific areas of expertise required for these studies. The Histology Lab Staff has years of experience with immunohistochemistry procedures. To be consistent between the cohorts, it is necessary to use the University of Washington’s histology core services and expertise.

Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov on Contract Opportunities. The applicable NAICS code is 541380 with a $19 million size standard. The PSC is Q301. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Interested persons may contact the Contracting Officer via email at annmarie.stewart@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.