AJ11--Research Services Cryotome and Confocal Imaging Pre-solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C24E24Q0097Type: 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

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/17d89b99a7824d439076dc1b37e75bbb/view
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    Description

    Special Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is planning to procure research services for cryotome and confocal imaging. These services are typically used for expert research studies, specifically for an ongoing research study at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. The Department intends to negotiate a sole source contract with The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) for a one-year base period, with two option years. OMRF has extensive experience and their cryotome and confocal imaging services have been utilized in the continuing research study. This procurement will not be posted on Contract Opportunities as it is intended to be a sole source contract. The applicable NAICS code is 541715 with a 1,000 employees size standard. The PSC code is AJ11. Interested sources may contact the Contracting Officer at shannon.hukriede@va.gov for more information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shannon HukriedeContracting Officer
    (412) 822-3297
    shannon.hukriede@va.gov
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