6515--Advanced Blast Simulator
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 1, Regional Procurement Office East, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the design and fabrication of an Advanced Blast Simulator. The VA intends to negotiate a contract with Stumptown Research and Development, LLC (Black Mountain, NC) as the sole responsible source. This system is required for testing biomedical targets at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government are due by April 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the design and fabrication of an Advanced Blast Simulator with a 24in x 24in internal cross section. Key components include a dual mode driver, an expanding transition section, a test section with two observation ports and multiple sensor locations, and an end wave eliminator. The system must also include one test specimen holder, a data acquisition computer, a pitot-static probe, and three piezoresistive wall-mounted pressure sensors. Installation and operational training are mandatory. The service location is the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VT.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- Intended Awardee: Stumptown Research and Development, LLC
- Location of Service: White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 3:30 PM EST
- Published: April 6, 2026
Evaluation / Response
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers. The Government believes only Stumptown Research and Development, LLC possesses the required capabilities. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be submitted via email to Jennifer Fiore, Contracting Officer, at Jennifer.Fiore@va.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.
Set-Aside
Competition is restricted due to the determination that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.