AJ11--Research Services - Public Health Approach to Firearm Injury and Suicide Prevention Pre-solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office East, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). This contract is for research services focused on a public health approach to firearm injury and suicide prevention among Veterans. This notice is not a solicitation, but interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer.
Purpose & Scope
The VA intends to negotiate a five-year sole source contract with OHSU to conduct specialized research. The primary objective is to provide expertise in a public health approach to firearm injury and suicide prevention among Veterans, along with related topics. This research aims to address critical health challenges within the Veteran community.
Key Requirements & Expertise
The research team must possess specific qualifications and experience:
- Staff Qualifications: Research Data Analysts, Biostatisticians, and Epidemiologists require master's or doctoral training in public health, with a preference for injury prevention experience. Research Assistants need bachelor's degrees and extensive experience in public health, injury prevention, firearm injury prevention, and/or Veteran health promotion.
- Active Engagement: Staff must actively present at state, regional, and national conferences and publish manuscripts on firearm injury prevention topics.
- Advanced Expertise: Required expertise includes the epidemiology of firearm injuries among Veterans in Oregon, suicide prevention, violence intervention programs, secure firearm storage, health promotion, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and cultural competency in communicating with firearm owners.
- Established Relationships: Staff must have existing relationships in Oregon with firearm-related organizations, Veteran-serving organizations, and healthcare organizations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source (Intent to Award)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years
- NAICS Code: 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, except Biotechnology)
- Size Standard: $28 Million
- Product Service Code (PSC): AJ11 (General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research)
- Authority: FAR 6.302.5 (Authorized or Required by Statute), specifically 38 U.S.C. 8153 for VA academic affiliates.
- Response Date: April 28, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: April 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a pre-solicitation notice of intent to award a sole source contract, meaning a formal solicitation will not be posted. Interested persons who believe they can meet the requirements may contact the Contracting Officer, Ann Marie Stewart, via email at annmarie.stewart@va.gov. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.