Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Rd Placebo Dehapg Rx Study, Durham Vamc
Deadline: 07 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 29 Jul 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146123907
Document Ref. No.: 36C24626Q0851
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 6), Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Campbell University, 143 Main St., Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506.
NAICS code 541715-Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). The proposed contract action is for over-encapsulation, and analytic testing of the study medication and placebo. This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical research trial to determine the efficacy of pregnenolone (vs placebo) to improve symptoms of lower back pain in Iraq/Afghanistan-era Veterans. The contractor shall manufacture and deliver the study medication and matching placebo to the Durham VA Health Care System.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501. This Advisory and Assistance contract is intended to be for a period of performance of one year, with no option periods.
This notice of intent is NOT a request for quotation. Interested parties may identify their interest in the requirement and capabilities to Monique Cordero at [email protected] no later than 10:00 AM EST, Aug. 7, 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government.
No solicitation will be made available. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to complete this proposed contract based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Notice ID: 36c24626q0851
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: 246-network contracting office 6 (36c246)
Product Service Code: 6505 - drugs and biologicals
NAICS Code: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: nov 05, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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