AN11--Request for information - Enterprise Optimization Industry Partnership - Increasing access to Clinical Research

The VA Office of Research Development’s Enterprise Optimization Division, in partnership with the Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) and the Million Veteran Program (MVP), is issuing a Sources‑Sought Request for Information (RFI 36C24E26Q0026) to identify community partners capable of expanding Veteran participation in clinical research. Respondents are asked to detail locations (and whether each can support full study phases or blood‑collection only), prior VA experience, and organizational capabilities in rural clinical‑research execution, blood/specimen collection and secure shipment to approved VA/MVP facilities, and partnership development with Veteran and community stakeholder groups. Submissions must include a description of the organization, expertise, resources, and up to two pages of supporting images or publications, all in Arial 12‑point font, and be sent via email to Renee Kale (renee.kale@va.gov) no later than 10:00 a.m. ET on 20 April 2026. This RFI is for market research only; no contract award or payment is implied, and the VA will not provide feedback on individual responses.

Notice ID

5106101cd15e4f60b43e48a95b83cf7e

Solicitation Number

36C24E26Q0026

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AN11