Contract · Federal

Q301--Research Lab Services - Specialized Biomarker Lab for TRACTS

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: PITTSBURGH, PA
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Jul 20, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 541380 - Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (general category) look up NAICS codes
PSC code: Q301 - Medical Services (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Jul 20, 2026
Status

Closing soon

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What this contract is for

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: PITTSBURGH, PA
NAICS: 541380 - Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (general category)
Scope: Federal

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs RPO-E R&D, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price Contract IAW RFO 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) to The Johns Hopkins University for services to analyze proteins, mRNA, and other fluid biomarkers needed for LIMBIC and TRACTs consortium research.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS.

Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work IAW the draft SOW (attached).

Capability information is required by 10:00am (EST) August 3, 2026 to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification.

All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Renee Kale, Contracting Officer [email protected].

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted and there is no question-and-answer period for this notice.

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