This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract to the University of Connecticut for a clinical engineering internship program. The services will be performed at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles, CA. The contract is for a base year plus four one-year options, with performance from August 23, 2026, through August 22, 2031. The total estimated value is $681,698. The government believes only the named university can meet the requirement but will consider clear evidence from other parties demonstrating an advantage to competition.