AJ11--Patient Recruitment and Advertising Vascular Dysfunction Research Study Pre-solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C24E26Q0005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a9accea5763e4e8286e4fda7632d5d39/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Rewards for Research Pty, Ltd t/a Trialfacts, in collaboration with the University of Utah, for patient recruitment and advertising services related to a vascular dysfunction research study. The objective of this procurement is to recruit both Veterans and non-Veterans to examine how physical inactivity affects vascular and skeletal muscle function, with Trialfacts managing recruitment strategies such as advertisements, pre-screening, and scheduling. This research is critical for understanding the health impacts of physical inactivity, and the unique affiliation of Trialfacts with the University of Utah justifies the sole source award under FAR 6.302.1-1. Interested parties capable of fulfilling the requirements may submit capability statements to the Contracting Officer, Ann Marie Stewart, at annmarie.stewart@va.gov by November 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The applicable NAICS code is 541810, and the PSC is AJ11.

    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) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office – East, intends to award a sole source contract to Rewards for Research Pty, Ltd t/a Trialfacts, affiliated with the University of Utah. This pre-solicitation notice, identified by Solicitation Number 36C24E26Q0005, outlines the VA's plan to procure patient recruitment and advertising services for a vascular dysfunction research study. Trialfacts will recruit Veterans and non-Veterans to investigate the impact of physical inactivity on vascular and skeletal muscle function, handling recruitment strategies such as advertisements, pre-screening, and scheduling. The VA justifies the sole source award under FAR 6.302.1-1, citing Trialfacts' unique affiliation with the University of Utah and current status, making them the only responsible source. Although not a competitive solicitation, interested parties capable of meeting the requirement may submit capability statements to the Contracting Officer, Ann Marie Stewart (annmarie.stewart@va.gov), by November 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The NAICS code for this action is 541810, and the PSC is AJ11.
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