AJ11--MIRECC UM Data Analysis FY25 Contract (Planning UID: VA-25-00012510) (VA-25-00012510)
ID: 36C24525Q0101Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4210b3d12a5e4940a128f5f65a9af95e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is initiating a sole source contract for data analysis services to support the Veterans Integrated Service Network 05 (VISN 5) Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC). The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance the care of veterans suffering from schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses by providing essential research data that informs effective treatment strategies. Since 2001, the University of Maryland has been the primary collaborator in delivering these analytical services, which include data management, study design, and statistical analysis. The anticipated contract period is from December 27, 2024, to December 26, 2025, with a total estimated cost of $394,331. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Robert O'Keefe Jr. at robert.okeefejr@va.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert O'Keefe Jr.Contracting Officer
    410-642-2411 x 25481
    robert.okeefejr@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24525Q0101.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is initiating a sole source acquisition for a data analysis contract related to the Veterans Integrated Service Network 05 (VISN 5) Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC). The primary objective is to enhance care for veterans with schizophrenia and similar serious mental illnesses through research data that informs effective treatment strategies. The contract will involve collaboration with the University of Maryland, which has provided analytical support since 2001, including data analysts and project management. The anticipated contract period is one year, from December 27, 2024, to December 26, 2025, with an estimated total cost of $394,331. This acquisition is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8153, allowing non-competitive procedures for research resources from affiliated institutions. The announcement is formally documented in compliance with FAR regulations and invites further inquiries to the contracting officer, Robert O’Keefe Jr.
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