R410--Intent to Sole Source Sipe Consult
ID: 36C24E25Q0013Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT (R410)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ffe1a7cbc547463aa30ddb5f01fba0b1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Dr. Jean Sipe of Boston, MA, for continued peer review consultation services to enhance the scientific merit review process for ongoing and upcoming VA medical research studies. The contract will involve providing a detailed work plan, analyzing the composition of Scientific Merit Review Board (SMRB) meetings, maintaining the HSR&D Peer Review Handbook, and delivering training sessions for Scientific Review Officers (SROs) to ensure alignment with federal guidelines and best practices. This initiative is crucial for maintaining rigorous standards in the VA's research initiatives, as it aims to streamline peer review processes and address potential disparities in scoring behaviors. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the contracting officer, Michael Haydo, at michael.haydo@va.gov by November 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, as this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Michael HaydoContracting Officer
    (412) 822-3158
    michael.haydo@va.gov
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    The Veterans Health Administration (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Dr. Jean Sipe, based in Boston, for continued peer review consultation services. This project supports the VA Central Office of Research and Development (ORD) in enhancing the scientific merit review process for ongoing and upcoming medical research studies. Key tasks include providing a detailed work plan, analyzing Scientific Merit Review Board (SMRB) meeting compositions, and maintaining the HSR&D Peer Review Handbook to ensure alignment with federal guidelines. The contractor will also deliver training sessions for Scientific Review Officers (SROs) and assess potential disparities in scoring behaviors during review processes. This initiative aligns with the government's intent to streamline its peer review processes, and is conducted under the premise that only one responsible source can fulfill these specialized needs, as stated in FAR 6.302-1. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, other interested parties may submit capability statements by the specified deadline. The document outlines procedures, contact information, and the significance of maintaining rigorous standards in the scientific review process essential for the VA's research initiatives.
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