AN41--Research Core Facility Access to High-Throughput Genomics and Cancer Bioinformatics Pre-solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C24E26Q0009Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO EAST (36C24E)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; BASIC RESEARCH (AN41)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5350cdf3ea5949e18161c27212334de2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), for specialized research services in high-throughput genomics and cancer bioinformatics. This five-year contract, valued at approximately $4,000,000, will support ongoing research programs at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, leveraging HCI's unique expertise and established relationship with the VA. The services provided are critical for advancing cancer research and treatment, and due to the specific requirements and ongoing projects, HCI is deemed the only capable provider. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Ann Marie Stewart at annmarie.stewart@va.gov by December 30, 2025, to express interest, although the decision for a competitive procurement remains at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ann Marie StewartContracting Officer
    (401) 919-0878
    annmarie.stewart@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice to award a sole source, five-year contract to the University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). This contract is for specialized research services in high-throughput genomics and cancer bioinformatics, supporting the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center's research programs. HCI is designated as the sole source due to its affiliate relationship with the VA Medical Center, its specialized expertise, and its ongoing research projects that align with the required services. The contract, valued at an estimated $4,000,000, will not be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer, Ann Marie Stewart, by December 30, 2025, to express interest, though the decision for a competitive procurement remains at the Contracting Officer's discretion. The NAICS code for this action is 541715, and the authority is FAR 6.302.5.
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