AN44--Merative - Marketscan Database
ID: 36C24124Q0109Type: Presolicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (AN44)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c97de33c75024642bff542d0c765e12e/view
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    Presolicitation Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF intends to negotiate a sole source contract with MERATIVE US L.P. for the procurement of Merative MarketScan® Research Databases. This service is used for conducting health research and analysis. The contract will include the provision of required parts and labor. The place of performance is VAMC West Haven, located at 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Officer, Keri Reeves, at keri.reeves@va.gov. Response must be received by 12/15/2023 NLT 10:00am EST.

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    Keri ReevesContracting Officer
    keri.reeves@va.gov
    keri.reeves@va.gov
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