NOI - Mobile Research Vehicles (MRV) electrical services
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Baltimore Gas and Electric for Mobile Research Vehicles (MRV) electrical services for a one-year period. This is a non-competitive acquisition to provide electric charging stations for three MRVs supporting the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) study in Baltimore, MD. Responses from interested parties are due April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the purchase of electric charging stations and associated electrical services for three (3) Mobile Research Vehicles (MRVs). These MRVs are located remotely from the Biomedical Research Center (BRC) in Baltimore neighborhoods and are critical for the longitudinal HANDLS study, which examines the effects of race and socioeconomic status on healthy aging. The electrical services ensure the MRVs are operational for participant clinical visits.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract, not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- Duration: One year.
- Set-Aside: None (Non-competitive acquisition).
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Published: April 24, 2026.
- Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00255.
Non-Competitive Justification
The NIA intends to award this contract to Baltimore Gas and Electric on a non-competitive basis, citing market research that supports this approach under FAR Part 12 and Part 13. While the notice mentions a determination regarding Lifeline Mobile for specific vehicle requirements, the intent for electrical services is directed towards Baltimore Gas and Electric. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals.
Response Requirements
Interested parties who believe they can competitively meet this requirement may identify their interest and capability. Responses must include:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
- Certification of country of ownership
- Certification of business size
- For equipment/parts/supply, place of manufacturing (if applicable). All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted electronically to Elaine Estrella (elaine.estrella@nih.gov) or Brian Lind (brian.lind@nih.gov) by April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Fax responses will not be accepted.