Special NoticeNAICS 5419404d

R416--Research Services - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Pre-solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source

36C24E27R0001

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF → VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.RPO EAST (36C24E) → RPO EAST (36C24E)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026
Deadline: Oct 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT
Est. Value: $150K – $600K
Location: N/A

AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Health Administration, RPO East) intends to award a sole-source contract for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) research services, which typically involve protocol review, animal welfare oversight, and regulatory compliance for VA research facilities. This is a pre-solicitation special notice with intent to sole source, with responses due by October 8, 2026. Only the incumbent or otherwise uniquely qualified vendor already providing these services is likely to be awarded; other contractors may respond to challenge the sole-source justification but should not expect a competitive opportunity.

Key Requirements

•The contractor must be capable of providing full IACUC administrative and research support services, including protocol review, regulatory compliance, and animal welfare oversight in accordance with federal and VA policies. Given the sole-source intent, the incumbent is presumed to possess unique qualifications or proprietary capabilities that preclude competition.

Details

Point of Contact: Ann Marie Stewart; annmarie.stewart@va.gov; 401-919-0878
Required Certifications: IACUC oversight and animal welfare compliance (PHS Policy, Animal Welfare Act), AAALAC International accreditation or equivalent, VA research compliance requirements
Classification Code: R416

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