6505--R&D Placebo DEHA/PG RX Study, Durham VAMC
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C24626Q0851 |
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Notice ID
36C24626Q0851
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Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)
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Description
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History
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jul 28, 2026 01:07 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Aug 07, 2026 10:00 am EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Nov 05, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 6505 - DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS
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NAICS Code:
- 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
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 monique.cordero@va.gov 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.
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 monique.cordero@va.gov 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.
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 100 EMANCIPATION DR
- HAMPTON , VA 23667
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Monique Cordero
- monique.cordero@va.gov
- Phone Number 757-251-4254
Secondary Point of Contact
- Jul 28, 2026 01:07 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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