• VHA Network Contracting Office 5 has awarded a contract exceeding $25,000 for Health Outcomes of Military Exposures health surveys involving Post 9/11 Deployed Veterans and Post 9/11 era Veterans.
Note:
- The context mentions "Health Outcomes of Military Exposures" which could refer to various projects but the primary action of awarding a contract is key.
• The National Guard Bureau's Environmental Quality Division seeks support for historic preservation and environmental mitigation of historic properties near the Michigan state lines.
• The project is part of a larger effort to mitigate impacts on historic sites during National Guard operations.
• Responses are due within 120 days after project kickoff; full program details will be provided shortly.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # HQ003426RE122
AI Summary
• This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for an electronic solicitation, via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil/).
• The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # FR26RDI20000000059
AI Summary
• The Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a firm fixed-price contract award for the Railroad Employee Fatigue and Scheduling Pilot Program Study.
• This contract will focus on research in human factors related to employee scheduling practices, with an emphasis on identifying fatigue countermeasures and methodologies to optimize alertness.
• The study's report, analytic models, pilot-study outputs, fatigue-assessment methodology, and other deliverables will be made available for perpetual non-exclusive intellectual property rights.
• The contract period is 12 months from the Contract Effective Date.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # 36C24E26Q0093
AI Summary
• The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to procure a sole source contract with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Research & Development, for Machine Learning and Large Language Model services.
• To be awarded solely based on the VA Portland Healthcare System's unique needs, which are critical components of Total Brain Diagnostics research through collaboration with CAILHS at OHSU.
• The inability to use the specified services from CAILHS at OHSU would detrimentally impact the VA Portland Healthcare System in terms of cost and ability to perform Total Brain Diagnostics research.
• The applicable NAICS code is 541720, and the contract size standard is $28 million, with a Public Service Contract Solicitation (PSC) identification number of AN12.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # 12443926Q0193
AI Summary
• USDA Forest Service Procurement & Property Services seeks award of 12444222A0011-16, 18-23 &, or 26 for Archaeological/Cultural Heritage Services at Holly Springs Ranger District in MS.
• The acquisition is restricted to BPA Holders who originally competed for services and locations when the series was established.
• Responses are due by unrestricted deadline data is absent.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # HQ003426RE122
AI Summary
• The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate is releasing a solicitation electronically via PIEE Solicitation Module for Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment.
• Offerors must submit their proposals electronically only through PIEE, with no hard copy consideration or evaluation available.
• A late proposal received will be rejected due to the specified receipt deadline and time.
• The acquisition is 100% set aside under NAICS code 541720 for research and development in the social sciences and humanities.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # 36C24E26Q0088
AI Summary
• Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for the construction of a biodegradable polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) fiber scaffold at the Bronx VA Medical Center, requiring production of PLGA fibers and screen degradation profile.
• Only Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T), exclusive producer and distributor of electrospun acid fibers, is eligible to respond due to contractual requirements; no other supplies will meet agency needs.
• Responses are required by June 15, 2024, with a period of performance spanning one base year plus two option years, with the sole responsibility for meeting the technical requirement.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # W912P926QA003
AI Summary
• The US Army Corps of Engineers requires a facility to house archaeological collections from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), particularly on project lands or activities in the Northwestern Division.
• This contract aims to support the preservation and management of these collections under National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) guidelines.
• The Antiquities Act's responsibility for historic preservation applies, as USACE assumes stewardship over this type of collection nationwide.
• Funding is provided through this contract; responses are due by August 10, 2026.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # 36C26026Q0910
AI Summary
• This contract is for the sale of commercial software products, with no set-aside for small businesses.
• Provision of the following software products is incorporated by reference:
• Software application (Section 12.406)
• Response is due June 15, 2026, without a response deadline or period of performance specified in the RFQ.
• The contract award will be made to the responsible contractor based on competition; however, the contract may contain clauses that prioritize large enterprises.
• Attached to this acquisition solicitation is RFQ 36C26026Q0910 for more information.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # 19AS2026Q0030
AI Summary
• The U.S. Embassy Canberra requires examination of a Taiwan Strait crisis's impact on Australia's semiconductor access through tabletop exercises and comparative analysis to improve supply chain resilience.
• Section 1, Block 20 of the Statement of Work outlines that a sole-source contract is intended for small businesses (NAICS code 511210-512100).
No additional information required as the opportunity describes the requirement for improvement in supply chain resilience.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # 260142
AI Summary
• The CCBHCS BSCA Prospective Payment System Technical Assistance LFO will provide TA for economic efficiency in behavioral health provider payments under the 223(1) PAMA extension Act;
• The task order includes supporting additional TA sessions on new state plan options available in 2024, managed care implementation, cost report review, and fraud prevention.
• The contractor assists CMS with content development of revised CCBHCS PPS guidance.
• NORC will continue to field questions from states during the 12 months of technical support needed.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # 12443926Q0192
AI Summary
• The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), intends to award a BPA Call Order against Archaeological/Cultural Heritage Services for the Ouachita National Forests, specifically to Archaeological/Cultural Heritage Services: 12444222A0011-12, 14, 16, 18-23.
• The services are required for cultural resources survey for the Tiak Ranger District in OK.
• This requirement will be awarded pursuant to approved BPA holders and without government feedback or evaluations.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # W912P926QA003
AI Summary
• The USACE Northwest Division (NWD), Plateau Region project lands or activities require the house of archaeological collections material remains, as defined in 36 CFR Part 79.4.
• This contract supports USACE Portland, Seattle, and Walla Walla Districts, plus the USACE St. Louis District's Mandatory Center of Expertise for Curation and Management of Archaeological Collections (MCX CMAC).
• The work is performed under the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C 306108), requiring preservation of historic properties and artifact collections.
• The Antiquities Act, Historic Sites Act, and other federal authorities emphasize preserving USACE's archaeological collections for future generations.
NAICS 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Sol # 693JJ926R000067
AI Summary
Here are 3 to 4 bullet points summarizing the essential facts of the federal contracting opportunity:
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Behavioral Safety Research is developing a new edition of the Countermeasures That Work guide, including the Companion Document Countermesures At Work, under contract with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Development will focus on conducting comprehensive literature searches, critically reviewing and synthesizing research publications, preparing chapter write-ups, and updating the Electronic Countermeasures That Work (E-CMTW) website.
• The updated guide and companion document aim to improve evidence-based guidance for State Highway Safety Offices to select and implement effective traffic safety countermeasures, with the previous editions serving as a foundation.
• The contract involves conducting research and writing, which span across various periods within the project.
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