R--36C24E-19-AP-0090 | 662-19-3-730-0143 | SERVICE - Veterinarian contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), intends to award a sole-source contract to its academic affiliate, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). This procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C24E19R0006, is for professional veterinary services at the Laboratory Animal Resource Center. The contract covers general animal care and essential veterinary support necessary to maintain research capabilities that cannot currently be performed at the medical center.

The acquisition is categorized under NAICS 541940 Veterinary Services and PSC code R. The VA is utilizing the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8153, which permits sole-source awards for research-related services with academic affiliates. This notice is issued by the RPO East (36C24E) office, and the primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Lynn M. Portman.

While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, the government will consider capability statements from responsible sources to determine if the requirement should be competed. Interest or capability statements must be submitted via email no later than February 20, 2019, at 12:00 PM EST. The final determination regarding the procurement strategy remains within the sole discretion of the government.