AN14--Research Study Coordinator Services Pre-Solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C24E24Q0111Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (561110)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (AN14)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c614f0bb46864e6291d9da39cfec9772/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for Research Study Coordinator Services to Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH) for a one-year period. The objective of this procurement is to recruit stroke patients for a study titled "Developing a rational strategy for visual rehabilitation after cortical lesions," leveraging BWH's extensive experience with over 1,000 stroke patients annually and its proximity to the Jamaica Plains VA Healthcare Center. This contract is critical for ensuring timely patient recruitment and coordination, as BWH is uniquely positioned to provide the necessary access and expertise due to its existing affiliation with the VA. Interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer, Ann Marie Stewart, at annmarie.stewart@va.gov or by phone at 401-919-0878 for further inquiries, noting that the applicable NAICS code is 561110 with a size standard of $19.5 million, and the authority for this action is established under FAR 6.302.5-1.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ann Marie StewartContracting Officer
    (401) 919-0878
    annmarie.stewart@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for Research Study Coordinator Services to Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH) for a one-year period. The contract aims to recruit stroke patients for a study titled "Developing a rational strategy for visual rehabilitation after cortical lesions." BWH, a primary academic affiliate, is uniquely positioned to provide the required coordinator due to its extensive experience with over 1,000 stroke patients annually and its proximity to the Jamaica Plains VA Healthcare Center, which facilitates patient recruitment. The rationale for a sole-source contract stems from the existing affiliation, the need for timely approvals, and the coordinated effort required for the study, as only BWH can provide the necessary access and expertise. This action aligns with statutory provisions allowing such procurement by the VA. The NAICS code is 561110, with a $19.5 million size standard, and the authority for this decision is established under FAR 6.302.5-1. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Contracting Officer for inquiries, but the choice for a competitive procurement remains solely with the VA's discretion.
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