Q510--664-20-3-1045-0401-Research Svc- DNA analysis and Cerbrospinal Fluid Analysis (VA-20-00052822) Biomarker Core Alzheimer Study

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, SAO West - Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, for the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS), intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, a requirement for Biomarker Core, Alzhiemer s Disease Cooperative Study for the analysis of samples for IRB Protocol #H170028-Vascular and Biomarker Influences on Cognitive Aging for the Principal Investigator. This service includes a study conducted by the Biomarker Core Lab directed by medical staff to provide technical expertise to perform a DNA analysis and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis for approximately 86 samples. The principal investigator will be inspecting the quality of performance while service is being used. The North American Industry Classification System Code NAICS code: 621420 with a size standard of $15M. UCSD is not classified as a small business under that NAICS. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes it can meet the specifications above may give written notification to the point of contact no later than 3:00 P.M., (PST) on May 8th, 2020. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.