Notice of Intent to Sole Source (MURS Upgrade)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the CWMD ACQ DIV within the OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the upgrade of Mobile Urban Radiation Search (MURS) systems to MURS 3.0. This special notice indicates DHS's intent to enhance MDDP's fleet with advanced mobile radiation detection, identification, and source localization capabilities. The place of performance is Springfield, KY. Responses demonstrating capability are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The objective is to upgrade existing MURS systems to the MURS 3.0 standard. MURS 3.0 is an advanced mobile radiation detection, identification, and source localization system, integrated with day/night contextual imaging and internal navigation subsystems, discreetly installed in a 4x4 vehicle. Key features and requirements include:
- Designed to meet MIL-STD-910G Ground Mobile requirements for shock, vibration, and impact.
- Offers urban threat detection, identification, and tracking with actionable information through high-resolution contextual imagery and interactive urban maps.
- The MURS module consists of neutron detectors for L/R detection of neutron sources and main processing nodes for both neutron and gamma detections.
- The 3.0 design also includes improved size, weight, power consumption, reliability, and modularity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 9999 (Miscellaneous Items)
- Set-Aside: Not specified (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026
- Published: April 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice signifies the government's intent to award a sole source contract. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements and provide the MURS 3.0 upgrade are encouraged to submit a statement of capability by the response deadline. This is an opportunity to challenge the sole source determination.