AN42--RESEARCH NEW Naggie Aim2 Proteomics
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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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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to Duke University Substrate Services Core & Research Support at the Durham VA Medical Center. This award is for metabolomics and proteomics lab services to support a Research and Development study focused on plasma-based signatures of outcomes after HCV cure, relevant to Veterans with severe liver disease.
Scope of Work
The services provided by Duke University will include the preparation of liver tissue and the conduct of targeted mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). This will profile metabolites using Q500, oxylipin, and bile acid kits, as well as profile proteins in tissue. The goal is to utilize metabolomic discovery to develop novel risk stratification tools for clinical care of Veterans with severe liver disease. This involves the targeted quantification of amino acids, biogenic amines, acylcarnitine, total hexoses, lipids, phospholipids, bile acids, fatty acids, and proteins.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Type: Sole source purchase order
- Recipient: Duke University Substrate Services Core & Research Support
- Period of Performance: One-time service
- Justification: Sole source procurement in accordance with FAR 12.
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- Response Due: March 9th, 2026, by 9:00 AM EST
- Published Date: March 4th, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents are available. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past experience and expertise may submit a written notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the stated requirements. Responses will be considered by the Government, but a determination not to compete the proposed acquisition is solely within the Government's discretion.
Contact Information
Inquiries shall be emailed to Ricardo McIntosh at Ricardo.McIntosh@va.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted.