R--COLMR Research Projects

The VA Boston Healthcare System intends to enter into a sole source contract with Boston University School of Public Health to provide administrative support to the Center for Organization, Leadership and Management Research (COLMR). The primary focus of this contract involves developing and conducting research projects within the VA, with the contractor spending approximately 90% of their time as principal investigator or investigator on these research activities. The remaining 10% of the time will be committed to clinical practice, ensuring a balance between research and clinical responsibilities. This agreement is planned for a base year with two additional option years, allowing for a maximum duration of three years. The contract is identified under the solicitation number VA-SNOTE-071213-003 and falls under the NAICS code 921190, which pertains to research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The collaboration aims to enhance research capabilities within the VA through administrative and investigational support provided by Boston University School of Public Health.