ContractSpecial Notice

AJ11--PTSD: Rodent Expansion Supplies |405-25-4-2080-0331

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 36C24125Q0832
Response Deadline
Sep 9, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for "PTSD: Rodent Expansion Supplies" to a small business authorized distributor. The procurement aims to enhance rodent testing capacity at the White River Junction Vermont VA Medical Center, specifically through the acquisition of the Davis Rig Gustometer System and an Operant Conditioning Package for mice, including necessary software. This initiative is crucial for advancing research in PTSD treatment and related studies. Interested parties may reach out to Contract Specialist Paula Doerfler at Paula.Doerfler@va.gov by September 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time for further inquiries regarding this procurement.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AJ11
GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
36C24125Q0832.docx
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AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice, Solicitation Number 36C24125Q0832, indicating an intent to award a sole-source contract for "PTSD: Rodent Expansion Supplies." This notice is not a solicitation but an announcement of the VA's plan to negotiate with a small business that is an authorized distributor for the expansion of rodent testing capacity. The required supplies include the Davis Rig Gustometer System and an Operant Conditioning Package for mice, along with associated software, for the White River Junction Vermont VA Medical Center. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing for soliciting from a single source. The NAICS code for this action is 541715, and the PSC/FSC is AJ11. Interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Paula Doerfler at Paula.Doerfler@va.gov by September 9, 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The decision to pursue a competitive procurement based on responses remains at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedSep 3, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineSep 9, 2025
expiryArchive DateSep 19, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist
Paula Doerfler

Official Sources