AN42--Intent to Modify Current Contract - Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
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- 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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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC), has issued an Intent to Modify Current Contract (No. 36C24525P0477) on a sole-source basis with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF). This modification aims to add an Epidemiologist position and increase the contract value to support the VA's Health Outcomes Military Exposures (HOME) initiative and address demands from the PACT Act. Responses regarding this sole source intent are due by April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The modification will add an Epidemiologist to serve as the lead for VMOAT operations. This role is critical for providing epidemiological oversight of survey instrument design, exposure data governance, multi-modal data integration (survey, clinical, biomarker, administrative), analytic rigor, and regulatory coordination (IRB/HRPP) necessary for national scale. The Epidemiologist will establish a rapid-response operational infrastructure for VMOAT, manage QA/UAT cycles, and translate findings into actionable risk communication and educational outputs for Veterans and providers. This position is essential for maintaining continuity with prior work under HJF and advancing HOME's goals by providing trusted, science-based evidence on military exposures and health outcomes.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole Source Modification to existing Contract No. 36C24525P0477
- Current Contractor: Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF)
- Justification: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source). The VA states that opening to full competition would introduce substantial delays, increase costs, and create redundancies, making HJF the only practical and qualified choice.
- Period of Performance: Extends through remaining Option Year 1 (4/30/2026 – 3/29/2027) to Option Year 4 (4/30/2029 – 3/29/2030).
- Pricing: Will utilize current pricing established in the base contract, with no adjustments.
- Product Service Code: AN42 (Health R&D Services; Health Care - Other; Applied Research)
Response Information
This is an intent to sole source announcement posted for 15 days. Interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer with questions or concerns.
- Response Due Date: April 16, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Contact: Robert O'Keefe Jr., Contracting Officer, robert.okeefejr@va.gov