U--Notice of Intent: VA Research Study

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, plans to enter into a sole source contract with Case Western Reserve University for a research study, citing the authority under FAR 6.302-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency along with proprietary and compatibility considerations. The contract is intended to cover a five-year period, beginning with a base year from October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018. This notice serves to inform interested parties that while it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, responsible entities may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by the specified deadline. Any submissions must be received by August 25, 2017, at 3 pm EST and directed via email to the contracting officer, Roman Savino. The agency retains the sole discretion to decide whether to pursue competitive bidding based on the responses to this notice. The contracting office managing this acquisition is located at VHA Healthcare Systems in Independence, Ohio, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 611310, which covers educational services. This approach aims to maintain compatibility and proprietary standards essential to the research effort while complying with federal acquisition regulations.