AJ12--FY26 SERVICES (BASE+4) APPL Metabolic System Consulting
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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), Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for Applied Pulmonary Physiology Laboratory (APPL) clinical research system consulting services. The VA intends to award this contract to KC Beck Physiological Consulting, LLC, located in Liberty, Utah, for services at the East Orange VA Medical Center in New Jersey.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers consulting services specifically for the APPL's clinical research system. The services are crucial for the operation and maintenance of the system located at the East Orange VA Medical Center (385 Tremont Ave, Bldg.1 Rm 11-201 East Orange, NJ 07018-1023).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole Source
- Period of Performance: Implied Base + 4 years (based on solicitation number format)
- NAICS Code: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): AJ12 – General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Applied Research
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may submit a written notification with supporting evidence. Responses will be evaluated, but the government's decision to compete the procurement is at its sole discretion. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the sole source award.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Due Date: May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (EST)
- Submission Method: Via email to Kaitlyn.Cox1@va.gov
- Point of Contact: Kaitlyn Cox, Contracting Specialist (Kaitlyn.Cox1@va.gov, 703-986-6136)
- Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.