Network Contracting Office 2, Department of Veterans Affairs, intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Vanderbilt University Medical Center for animal research and development of Biomechanical and mineral/matrix composition analysis services. Approval has been granted to the Bronx VAMC to conduct studies regarding spinal cord injuries using the analysis methods identified above. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with 41 USC 3304(a)(3) and FAR 6.302-3. This notice of intent is not for competitive quotes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 541715, Research & Development in the physical, engineering, and life science. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document is available. Responses should be sent to Kathleen Sciortino at [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the VAPHS Contracting Officer.

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