AN44--HCoE Merative MarketScan Database Intent to Single Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Pre-solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with:  Â
MERATIVE US L.P.
1 LETTERMAN DRIVE, BUILDING C, SUITE 410
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129-1495
UEI: EPZLUC1Q5CU1
This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate to purchase the Merative MarketScan® Research Databases with MERATIVE US L.P. located at the VAMC West Haven, CT. The contractor will provide the required parts and labor. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov.
The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
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The NAICS 513210. The size standard is $47.0M. The PSC/FSC is AN44.Â
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Interested persons may contact the Contract Specialist by email at Chelsea.cortright@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Â
Response must be received by 12/24/2025 NLT 11:00am EST.