Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a one‑time, firm‑fixed‑price sole‑source contract to provide psychiatry research residency and related liaison services. The contractor will act as a bridge between VA’s VISN‑22 MIRECC, UCSD/NIMH’s R25‑funded Psychiatry Research Residency Track, and the VA San Diego Health Care Services campuses. Vendors must submit a capability statement (including past performance in similar research services and any required licenses) by the response deadline. The award will be a single‑award contract with no competitive solicitation.
• Scope: Provide liaison and support services for a new psychiatry research residency program across VA and academic partners.
• Contract type: One‑time, firm‑fixed‑price sole source (FAR 6.302‑2, FAR 13.5).
• Submission deadline: 12:00 PM PT, 07 Oct 2026 (email to Charity Cazee).
• Required documentation: Capability statement, past performance, licensing proof.
• Intended contractor: Maria Bongiovanni (identified as the sole source).
• NAICS listed: 541720 (Research & Development in Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning) – the former is most appropriate.
• No explicit contract value or period of performance disclosed.