R408--John Otis and Sporedata 523-26-2-7176-0272 - HCR (VA-26-00043878)
SOL #: 36C24126Q0392Special NoticeSole Source
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
TOGUS, ME, 04330, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)
PSC
Program Management/Support Services (R408)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
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) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to Sporedata (UEI JSULN9CTGP41). This contract is for statistical modeling, database creation, and analysis related to chronic post-amputation pain in veterans. This is not a solicitation.
Scope of Work
Sporedata will provide services including:
- Statistical modeling.
- Database creation and maintenance.
- Creation of an enriched dataset of amputee patients using algorithms and specific data extraction queries.
- Modeling the effect of psychosocial and social determinants of health on the development of chronic post-amputation pain in veterans. The vendor's existing experience and approved access to the VA Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW) through the VINCI platform are critical for all deliverables. Sporedata possesses extensive VA-specific expertise in this type of data enrichment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.302.1-1 (Only One Responsible source)
- Estimated Value: Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
- Inquiry Deadline: April 6, 2026
- Published: April 2, 2026
Additional Information
This notice serves as an announcement of the VA's intent to negotiate with a single source. Interested persons may contact the Contract Specialist, Emily Hatcher, via email at Emily.hatcher@va.gov regarding this procurement.
People
Points of Contact
Emily HatcherContracting OfficerPRIMARY
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Special Notice
Posted: Apr 2, 2026