R--Psychiatry Assistance

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center plans to enter into a sole source contract with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to support REAP Investigators on a VA Health Services Research and Development (HSRD) grant focused on "Patient and Provider Outcomes of E-Learning Training in CAMS." MUSC will provide specialized personnel and proprietary equipment uniquely suited for interfacing with VA data acquisition systems, which only MUSC possesses. The contract includes a base period and one option period, reflecting the need for continuity and exclusive expertise that MUSC offers. This sole source action is justified under federal regulations citing the availability of only one responsible source capable of meeting the VA’s specific requirements. This procurement is not open for competitive bidding, and no solicitation documents will be issued. However, interested firms who believe they can meet the VA’s needs may submit supporting information to the Contracting Officer by a specified deadline for consideration. Any submission will be free of cost and is intended solely to evaluate the possibility of competition, with the government reserving the right to proceed without competition at its discretion. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 611310, which covers educational services, aligning with the e-learning focus of the grant project.