AA11--Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Shares for Research Project
ID: 36C24125Q0160Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480)

PSC

AGRICULTURE R&D SERVICES; AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH (AA11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4ecca4c4161949c6aa3e071353f8bdd5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares to support an ongoing research project funded by the VA Office of Rural Health. This procurement aims to fulfill specific agricultural needs essential for the research initiative, which is categorized under the NAICS code 424480 and the PSC code AA11. The VA's approach reflects its commitment to targeted acquisitions that enhance research capabilities, with the procurement process governed by FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing for negotiations with a single source. Interested parties can reach Contract Specialist Pamela L. Parham via email at pamela.Parham3@va.gov for inquiries, with a response deadline set for December 27, 2024, at 12 PM Eastern Time.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole-source procurement for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares related to an ongoing research project funded by the VA Office of Rural Health. The solicitation number is 36C24125Q0160, with a response deadline set for December 27, 2024, at 12 PM Eastern Time. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 424480, and it falls under the Product Service Code AA11. This notice, which is not a solicitation, indicates that the VA intends to negotiate directly with one source based on the authority specified in FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested parties can reach Contract Specialist Pamela L. Parham via email for inquiries. The VA retains full discretion regarding whether to conduct a competitive procurement in response to this notice. This document reflects the VA's approach to targeted acquisitions to support specific research initiatives.
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