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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE GENERAL INFORMATION Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 Attn: Chase Sullivan U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-OALC Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 Mesa Annex 4135 S. Power Rd #103 RM 116 Mesa, AZ 85212 Phone: [phone] 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 LEPTOMENINGEAL AND CORONARY RESEARCH SERVICES. SERVICE to PROVIDE Expert and intellectual consultation on study design and methodologic approaches related to histopathologic evaluations of tissues to enhance scientific rigor; VETERAN AFFAIRS SAN DIEGO HEALTH CARE SERVICES (VASDHCS) campuses. The intended source is BANNER SUN HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE. In accordance with FAR 22.1003-3(e) and 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.

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