B529--Services - Central Institutional Review Board - VACO
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically RPO EAST (36C24E), is soliciting proposals for Institutional Review Board (IRB) Technical Support Services for the VA Central IRB. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity aims to acquire technical and professional assistance to manage human subject research applications and post-approval monitoring for the VA Office of Research and Development (ORD). Proposals are due by May 28, 2026, at 10:00 am EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a Program/Project Manager and up to six Protocol Coordinators. Key services include:
- Protocol review and processing.
- Meeting support (agendas, minutes, letters).
- Administrative and technical support (SOPs, forms, file audits, toll-free line support).
- Development and submission of a Project Management Plan (PMP) within 30 days of award.
- Transition-in Plan 30 days prior to contract start and Transition-out Plan 60 days prior to contract end.
- All contractor personnel will require background investigations.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with firm-fixed-price task orders.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) year base contract with an ordering period estimated from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2031.
- Estimated Maximum Ceiling: $6,000,000.00 over five years.
- Guaranteed Minimum: $10,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA database at the time of offer and award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 28, 2026, 10:00 am EDT.
- Questions Due: May 14, 2026, 10:00 am EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to michael.haydo@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Contract Forms and Administration, Technical Capability (Proposed Personnel, Technical Approach, Management, Relevant Experience), Past Performance, and Price.
Key Documents
- Attachment 1 - Estimated Quantities and Price List v2.xlsx: Provides estimated quantities and a price list for the five-year contract, crucial for developing pricing strategies.
- Attachment 2 - Past Performance Survey.docx: A questionnaire used by the VA to gather feedback on potential contractors' past performance, which will directly influence the evaluation. Bidders should be aware of the evaluation criteria outlined in this document.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Michael D Haydo
- Email: Michael.Haydo@va.gov