Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Re-Accreditation Services - Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit (NEMPU) Two
Overview
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), on behalf of the Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit (NEMPU) Two, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Re-Accreditation Services. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), citing AIHA as the only source available per OPNAV Instruction 5100-23. Responses challenging this sole source intent are due by June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers re-accreditation services for the Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (CIHL) at NEMPU Two. The services are essential for maintaining operational standards as mandated by OPNAV Instruction 5100-23.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)).
- Duration: One base year (September 30, 2026 - September 29, 2027) plus four option years.
- Estimated Value: $149,640.00.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, by 21:00:00Z.
- Published: June 16, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Norfolk, VA.
Evaluation
This is not a request for quotes or proposals. Responses to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, not cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective. The determination to not compete remains at the Government's discretion. Information received will be considered for future competitive procurement decisions.
Additional Notes
Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred. Questions or comments should be directed to Contracting Officer Carol Uebelacker at carol.e.uebelacker.civ@health.mil, with "Notice of Intent Submission 12398420" in the subject line.