R416--Pre-Solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source for Academic Research Core Services
Overview
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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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA), through its Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, five-year indefinite delivery contract to the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY). This contract is for academic research core services to support ongoing research studies at the VA Western New York Healthcare System Research Services (VA WNY HCS). The government believes RF SUNY is the only responsible source due to its unique accredited academic animal core facility near VA WNY facilities, which is required for compliance with existing regulations and laws.
Scope of Services
The awarded contract will provide specialized academic research core services essential for the VA WNY HCS's ongoing research studies. These services are critical for VA researchers to comply with existing regulations and laws, leveraging RF SUNY's accredited animal core facility.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract (five-year duration)
- NAICS Code: 541940 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- Size Standard: $10 Million
- Product Service Code (PSC): R416 (Veterinary/Animal Care Services)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements)
- Set-Aside: None (Intent to Sole Source)
Submission of Capability Statements
While this is not a request for competitive quotes, any responsible source capable of providing equivalent services with the described features may submit a capability statement.
- Deadline: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Submission Method: Email to Shannon Hukriede at shannon.hukriede@va.gov.
- Content: Statements must specifically detail how the vendor's service meets the stated requirements.
- Important Note: No telephone responses will be accepted. The government retains sole discretion on whether to compete the requirement based on responses.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No solicitation will be posted to Contract Opportunities for this requirement.