Notice of Intent to Sole Source Behavioral Testing Platform Maintenance, Repair, and Upgrade 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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), on behalf of the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to JWIP Solutions, LLC. for comprehensive engineering, assembly, maintenance, and repair services for proprietary animal behavioral test platforms. This NOI is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties believing they can meet the requirements may submit a capabilities statement. Responses are due May 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for maintenance, repair, replacement, and upgrade services for approximately fifty custom-built, proprietary animal behavioral test platforms. These platforms are critical research systems, each comprising a touchscreen/lever assembly, pellet dispenser, illuminated food cup, and a computer running custom software connected via a USB I/O interface. Services are needed to ensure continuous operation, reduce equipment downtime, and prevent research data loss.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (NOI) for a Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract
- Intended Awardee: JWIP Solutions, LLC.
- NAICS: 541715 – Support – Professional: Engineering/Technical
- PSC: R425 – Engineering And Technical Services
- Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- Response Due: May 23, 2026
- Published: May 8, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The sole-source award is justified due to the proprietary nature of the platforms, requiring specialized knowledge that JWIP Solutions, LLC. possesses. The platforms are custom-built, and interoperability of existing components is crucial for experimental continuity. No other known competitor has the depth of knowledge or capability to ensure identical components and seamless integration, which would otherwise lead to burdensome government testing and potential research disruption.
Response Instructions
This NOI is not a solicitation. However, organizations with the potential capacity to provide the required services and components may submit a capabilities statement (limited to 6 pages) to Nicholas VanDevander (nicholas.a.vandevander.civ@health.mil). The statement must provide sufficient detail to substantiate the ability to fulfill all requirements, including company information (name, address, CAGE, UEI, business size, small business type), eligibility, point of contact, and teaming partners (if applicable). Responses solely requesting documentation or asking questions will not be considered affirmative.