MEG level 1 Analysis Research

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22 Attn: Jessica Brooks Department of Veteran Affairs 650 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85012 (480)

466-7940 Intent to Sole Source: The Government intends to make a sole award firm-fixed-price contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302-2 Only One Source in conjunction with FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The requirement is for MEG level 1 Analysis Research.

The Vendor shall provide the direct contrast of pre and post nVNS/Sham will provide an objective and sensitive assessment of neuromodulation with nVNS and lay the groundwork for further neuromodulation based study in PTSD.

The intended source is University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, California 92093. In accordance with FAR Part 6, contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by a written justification and approval described in FAR 6.303 and 6.304; as applicable, the justification will be posted within fourteen (14) days after contract award. The Government will consider all capability statements received by this synopsis's closing date.

The Government's determination not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the Government's discretion. Information received will be considered strictly to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) code that this work falls under is 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, with a size standard of $34.5 million. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS.

All capable sources must provide past performance experience in similar research services and be a licensed provider (whichever applies to the requirement). All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Jessica.brooks3@va.gov no later than 1:00 PM Pacific Time (PT), 1/31/2024. Please ensure that notice # 36C26224Q0486 is cited on all submitted documents to ensure that it is appropriately processed.