The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to The University of Iowa for specialized testing laboratory services under NAICS Code 541380. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to specific local testing requirements related to infectious diseases, which necessitate proprietary testing that adheres to particular epidemiological algorithms. The decision to pursue this sole-source contract reflects the Government's discretion to streamline the procurement process for essential public health measures. For inquiries regarding this procurement, interested parties may contact Timothy Kimmel, Contracting Officer, at timothy.kimmel@va.gov or by phone at 319-688-3646.