DC01--Research Services for Data Engineering, Visualizations Expertise, and Complex Algorithm and Code Production Pre-Solicitation Notice with Intent to Sole Source

This pre‑solicitation notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs’ intent to award a sole‑source contract for advanced research services—data engineering, visualization, and complex algorithm/code production—focused on the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) Medora and Medoraforce databases. The work will be performed by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), the VA’s primary academic affiliate in Portland, to automate and standardize VCL data in support of the VA’s suicide‑prevention strategy. The solicitation is not a competitive bid; all inquiries must be directed to the VA contract specialist via email. Key points: • Scope: Research services for data engineering, visualizations, and complex algorithm/code production for VCL databases. • Vendor: Sole‑source award to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU); no other vendors will be solicited. • Authority: 38 U.S.C. 8153 and FAR 6.103‑5 permit the sole‑source award. • NAICS/PSC: NAICS 518210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services); PSC DC01. • Timeline: Response deadline September 16 2026; notice archives December 15 2026.