# MIRECC UM Data Analysis FY25 Contract (Planning UID: VA-25-00012510) (VA-25-00012510)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24525q0101

- Solicitation number: 36C24525Q0101
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as special notice)
- Status: Awarded to University of Maryland, Baltimore for $394,310.52
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 245-Network Contract Office 5 (36C245)
- NAICS: 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Product or service code: AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- County: City of Baltimore (FIPS 24510). https://abierto.us/counties/city-of-baltimore-md-24510
- City: Baltimore. https://abierto.us/cities/baltimore-md-2404000
- First posted: November 12, 2024
- Last posted: January 6, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2dc78c75d4bb4e34b7a4905f39c6fdce/view

## Description

The Veterans Integrated Service Network 05 (VISN 5), Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) has awarded a one-year contract to the University of Maryland, Baltimore Maryland, to provide support throughout the life of a research study, from inception to publication of final analyses. This encompasses rigorous study design, efficient management of data that ensure its quality and integrity, and statistically sound data analysis and interpretation.

The MIRECC has utilized the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology, Division of Psychiatric Services Research in the University of Maryland, School of Medicine to provide this support since 2001. These services will be provided by masters level data analysts, a project manager, and epidemiological support staff. Award information - The contract was awarded in accordance to FAR Subpart 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute. The statute which authorizes this request is 38 U.S.C. 8153 (research with affiliates).

**Authority:** Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 8153 (a) (3) (A) which states that if the healthcare resource is a commercial service, the use of medical equipment or space, or research and is to be acquired from an institution affiliated with the Department in accordance with 38 USC 7302 .the Secretary may make arrangements for acquisition of the resource without regard to any law or regulation that would otherwise require the use of competitive procedures for acquiring the resource. The period of performance shall be a one-year period of performance: 12/27/2024 12/26/2025.

**Total Contract Value:** $394,310.52 Please see attached sole source justification for additional supporting information. If anyone requests additional information, please contact: Robert O Keefe Jr. Robert.Okeefejr@va.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: University of Maryland, Baltimore (UEI Z9CRZKD42ZT1)
- Contract: 36C24525P0203, purchase order
- Obligated: $92,777.70
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: award number 36C24525P0203 equals the contract number; same awarding office 36C245 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24525P0203_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- November 12, 2024: Special notice, due November 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST. Notice 4210b3d12a5e4940a128f5f65a9af95e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4210b3d12a5e4940a128f5f65a9af95e/view
- January 6, 2025: Award notice. Notice 2dc78c75d4bb4e34b7a4905f39c6fdce. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2dc78c75d4bb4e34b7a4905f39c6fdce/view

## Points of contact

- Robert O'Keefe Jr., Contracting Officer, robert.okeefejr@va.gov, 410-642-2411 x 25481

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