Q301--Research Lab Services Affiliate RNA Sequencing
ID: 36C24E25R0017Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/07a3ee658316464ab024304dac95338f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 8, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Duke University Sequencing Core Facility for RNA sequencing research services, crucial for supporting the VA's research department at the Durham Health Care System. This one-year firm fixed-price order is essential to ensure continuity in data collection, minimizing 'batch effects' that could adversely impact data interpretation. Duke University is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement due to its established relationship with the VA, specialized expertise, and proximity, which helps avoid additional costs and delays. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Ann Marie Stewart at annmarie.stewart@va.gov or by phone at 401-919-0878 for further inquiries, noting that no solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Ann Marie StewartContracting Officer
(401) 919-0878
annmarie.stewart@va.gov
Files
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36C24E25R0017.docx
Apr 1, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract to Duke University Sequencing Core Facility for RNA sequencing research services. This one-year firm fixed-price order is vital for supporting the VA's research department, particularly the Durham Health Care System, as continuity in data collection is essential to minimize 'batch effects' that could adversely affect data interpretation. Duke University is designated as the sole vendor due to its established relationship with the VA, specialized expertise, and the location, which is crucial for avoiding additional costs and delays. The notice specifies that no solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov, and interested parties may contact the designated Contracting Officer for inquiries. The contracting process is authorized under FAR 6.302.5-1, relating to requirements mandated by statute, ensuring that the VA can procure necessary services without a competitive bidding process.
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