# R&D Placebo DEHA/PG RX Study, Durham VAMC

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24626q0851

- Solicitation number: 36C24626Q0851
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246)
- NAICS: 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6505 Drugs and Biologicals
- First posted: July 28, 2026
- Last posted: July 28, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f2cec3aaf88d44a69c04d6563c1cc1e5/view

## Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 6), Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Campbell University, 143 Main St., Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506. NAICS code 541715-Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). The proposed contract action is for over-encapsulation, and analytic testing of the study medication and placebo.

This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical research trial to determine the efficacy of pregnenolone (vs placebo) to improve symptoms of lower back pain in Iraq/Afghanistan-era Veterans. The contractor shall manufacture and deliver the study medication and matching placebo to the Durham VA Health Care System. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501.

This Advisory and Assistance contract is intended to be for a period of performance of one year, with no option periods. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quotation. Interested parties may identify their interest in the requirement and capabilities to Monique Cordero at monique.cordero@va.gov no later than 10:00 AM EST, Aug. 7, 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. No solicitation will be made available.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to complete this proposed contract based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Publications

- July 28, 2026: Special notice, due August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice f2cec3aaf88d44a69c04d6563c1cc1e5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f2cec3aaf88d44a69c04d6563c1cc1e5/view

## Points of contact

- Monique Cordero, Contract Specialist, monique.cordero@va.gov, 757-251-4254

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