AJ11--Patient Recruitment and Advertising Vascular Dysfunction Research Study Pre-solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source

The Veterans Health Administration is issuing a pre-solicitation notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Rewards for Research Pty, Ltd t/a Trialfacts affiliated with the University of Utah. The contract is for patient recruitment and advertising services for a research study on vascular dysfunction. The study aims to investigate the impact of physical inactivity on vascular and skeletal muscle function in Veterans and non-Veterans. Trialfacts will be responsible for recruitment strategies, including advertisements, pre-screening, and scheduling, in conjunction with the investigators and research team. • The contract will be awarded on a sole source basis, with no solicitation posted to Contracting Opportunities on SAM.gov. • The applicable NAICS code is 541810 with a $25.5 million size standard. • The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. • Interested parties may submit a capability statement and supporting documentation for an equal or better service by November 20, 2025, at 3 PM EST.