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This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes to gather input for defining requirements for the acquisition of transplant test kits for use by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Vendors are requested to propose solutions that integrate easily into the VA IT infrastructure and VA enterprise cloud. The requirement for integrating donor-derived cell-free DNA tests for post-transplantation monitoring of kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants must be consistent with existing interface capabilities, cybersecurity guidelines, and 508 compliance measures. All questions should be directed to kevin. pendleton@va. gov.

The government intends to negotiate with a single source for the repair of IT and Telecom End User Help Desk Tier 1 equipment. Interested parties may obtain relevant documents from the DOD Single Stock Point. All proposals received within 45 days (or 30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) of the publication date will be considered. The government is not using FAR Part 12 acquisition policies for commercial items in this solicitation.

The Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA) is seeking proposals for a feasibility study to connect the Newport bike path with the Beebe Spur rail trail. The study will involve identifying alternatives, assessing costs, and providing recommendations. The scope of work includes project kickoff meetings, compiling base maps, local concerns meetings, identifying land use context, developing conceptual alternatives, identifying right-of-way issues, utility conflicts, and natural/cultural resource impacts. Proposals must include a technical proposal (with detailed steps, estimated labor hours, schedule, personnel qualifications, similar project demonstrations, and a work sample) and a separate cost proposal. Proposals are due by a specific date and time, and must be submitted electronically. The selection committee will evaluate proposals based on weighted criteria, including qualifications, experience, project understanding, proposal clarity, and work sample quality. The successful consultant will be required to register with the Vermont Secretary of State's office and obtain insurance coverage.