R405–Intent to Sole Source: Research Methodology Analysis

Pre-Solicitation 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 with: ELIZABETH ASTON 127 SHIRLEY BLVD CRANSTON, RI 02910 WJWPB1ZTN5N7 This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award the Research Methodology Analysis services located at the VAMC Providence, RI. ELIZABETH ASTON is the Exclusive/Sole source vendor specializing in advanced research methodology analysis and implementation supporting research goals. The contractor will provide the required analysis services. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS 541714. The size standard is 1,000 employees. The PSC/FSC is R405. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist by email at andrew.simard@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. Response must be received by 06/02/2025 NLT 10:00am EST.