AN41--Research Services Neural Stem Cell Study for Spinal Cord Injury Pre-solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Veterans Affairs Department is seeking to procure research services for a Neural Stem Cell Study focused on spinal cord injury. The core objective of this project is to advance the understanding and treatment of spinal cord injuries through innovative research methodologies involving neural stem cells. This initiative aims to fulfill a critical need within the Veterans Affairs healthcare system to improve rehabilitation outcomes for veterans suffering from such injuries.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the RPO East located in Pennsylvania, USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Ann Marie Stewart, who can be reached via email at [email protected].

KEY DATES

• Posted Date: August 5, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 10, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS

The contract type is intended to be a sole source award, although specific details regarding the contract type (e.g., firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials) and estimated contract value are not provided in the notice. There is no mention of option years.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered eligible, bidders must meet the following requirements:

• Certifications and Registrations: Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• Set-aside Restrictions: No specific set-aside restrictions are mentioned.
• Geographic Restrictions: Not specified.
• Experience Requirements: No minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are explicitly stated.
• Bonding or Insurance Requirements: Not mentioned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders must possess specific technical skills and domain expertise in conducting research related to neural stem cells and spinal cord injuries. Familiarity with relevant methodologies and technologies in the field of regenerative medicine is essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The notice does not specify key deliverables, milestones, or performance metrics. Bidders should be prepared to outline their proposed deliverables and how they will meet performance standards in their proposals.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The evaluation criteria for proposals are not explicitly detailed in the notice. However, bidders should anticipate that the evaluation will consider technical approach, past performance, and price, with a focus on best-value considerations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with experience in similar research projects or those holding advanced certifications in relevant scientific fields may have a competitive advantage. Additional capabilities that enhance the bidder's proposal could also be favorably considered.

In summary, potential bidders should assess their fit based on the mandatory requirements and technical capabilities outlined, while also considering how their experience and qualifications align with the objectives of the Neural Stem Cell Study for spinal cord injury.