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Q301--Research Lab Services - Specialized Biomarker Lab for TRACTS
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its RPO-E R&D office, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to The Johns Hopkins University for specialized laboratory services to analyze proteins, mRNA, and other fluid biomarkers critical to the LIMBIC and TRACTs consortium research initiatives. This action is justified under FAR 6.103-1, which permits non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services can satisfy the agency’s requirements. The award will support advanced analytical work necessary for groundbreaking neurodegenerative and neurological research conducted under these consortiums. No competitive bidding is being solicited; however, other potential sources may submit capability information by 10:00 a.m. EST on August 3, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to perform the work as described in the draft Statement of Work. The government retains full discretion to determine whether competition is warranted based on responses received, and submission of information does not guarantee a future competitive opportunity. All submissions and inquiries must be sent via email to Contracting Officer Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov; telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and there is no formal question-and-answer process for this notice. The contract is identified under solicitation number 36C24E26Q0060, falls under NAICS code 541380, and is managed from the VA’s office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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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 Firm Fixed Price Contract IAW RFO 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) to The Johns Hopkins University for services to analyze proteins, mRNA, and other fluid biomarkers needed for LIMBIC and TRACTs consortium research. 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 draft SOW (attached). Capability information is required by 10:00am (EST) August 3, 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. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Renee Kale, Contracting Officer renee.kale@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted and there is no question-and-answer period for this notice.
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