AN13--Research Services - Testing of Electrospun Acid Fibers
Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 11 Aug 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · NAICS 541720 · Solicitation 36C24E26Q0088
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Special Notice Special Notice Page 3 of 3 Special Notice Page 1 of 3 Pre-Solicitation Notice for notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for a 6-month base period plus two (2) option periods with Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T). The requirement is for the construction of a biodegradable polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) fiber scaffold. Contract tasks with the associated deliverables: Production of PLGA fibers and screen degradation profile. Coating of mRNA-LNP onto fibers and analyses. Production of the best PLGA fibers. : Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T) is the exclusive producer and distributor of electrospun acid fibers and associated services. The PLGA fiber scaffold is constructed to allow binding and releasing mRNA-LNP vaccines against HIV. This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements and VHAPM Part 813.106-1(b), Other Than Full and Open Competition less than SAT for Open Market Items. This is because the Government asserts that Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T), is the only contractor that can produce these specific services required by the Research and Development Service at Bronx VA Medical Center. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist via email at Matenoa.taufa@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
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