R--Genetic Test Result Consultng - Dr. Tarini

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11, plans to enter into a sole source contract with Dr. Beth Tarini from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to provide consulting services for a research project titled "Preparing to Discuss Genetic Test Results for Colorectal Cancer." This action is based on FAR 6.302.1, which allows for negotiation with only one responsible source when no other supplies or services can satisfy the agency's requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 541720, with a small business size standard of $7 million. The services include offering significant input on questionnaires, analyzing de-identified data, assisting with manuscript preparation, and providing expertise on communicating about population screening specifically for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. The contract period extends from the award date through September 30, 2011, with the possibility of one additional one-year option. This notice serves solely to inform that the Government intends to negotiate without competition and is not a solicitation or a request for proposals. No solicitation package is available, and the Government holds the discretion to determine whether competition is beneficial. Any response must demonstrate clear and convincing reasons why competition would be advantageous and must be submitted by mail to the Ann Arbor VAMC by June 6, 2011, at 3:00 pm. The Government will not accept phone or email inquiries regarding this notice. The contracting office overseeing this procurement is the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio.