R425--Notice of Intent Sole Source University of Colorado-Denver RESEARCH - LABS - LIBRARY QUANTIFICATION
ID: 36C25925Q0610Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b9c646101b8e41f38004f41026977483/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Colorado-Denver for specialized sequencing services, specifically 16S rRNA sequencing using the Illumina MiSeq sequencer. This procurement aims to maintain consistency in research conducted by the Rocky Mountain MIRECC, which has relied on the University's ACME service center for the past three years, ensuring the integrity of data from over 6,000 samples. Transitioning to another service provider could lead to increased costs and risks associated with transporting sensitive samples, making this contract critical for ongoing veteran-oriented research. Interested parties may express their interest and capability by July 25, 2025, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes; responses should be directed to Contracting Officer Lindsey Zwaagstra at Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lindsey ZwaagstraContracting Officer
    (303) 712-5733
    Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Colorado-Denver for specialized sequencing services, specifically 16S rRNA sequencing using the Illumina MiSeq sequencer. This procurement, detailed under solicitation number 36C25925Q0610, aims to maintain consistency in research conducted by the Rocky Mountain MIRECC, which has relied on the University's ACME service center for the past three years. Transitioning to another service provider could lead to increased costs due to necessary resequencing of past samples and risks associated with transporting sensitive samples over long distances. The contract includes two key items: library quantification and 16S amplicon sequencing. The notice invites responses from interested parties by July 25, 2025, although it emphasizes that this is not a competitive bidding opportunity. A determination of competition will rest solely with the Government based on responses received. The associated NAICS code for this service is 541380, with a business size standard of $19 million. Overall, the notice underscores the VA's commitment to supporting critical veteran-oriented research while preserving data integrity through established service relationships.
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