Contracting and Acquisition Support Services (CASS) - Preaward Notification to Small Business Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Special Notice titled "Contracting and Acquisition Support Services (CASS) - Preaward Notification to Small Business Programs". This notice, published on March 9, 2026, informs small businesses about an upcoming award for CASS under Solicitation No. HT001524R0010, allowing them to protest the size representation of apparently successful offerors. Protests must be filed by the close of business on the fifth business day after receiving the Special Notice (March 13, 2026).
Scope of Notice
This "Memorandum for Record" serves as a preaward notification in accordance with FAR 15.503(a)(2) and FAR 19.5. It provides small business offerors an opportunity to challenge the size representation of the apparently successful offeror(s) for the CASS contract. The notice identifies AIX Tech, LLC as one of the apparently successful offerors. It clarifies that no subsequent revisions to proposals will be considered and that a response is only required if there is a basis to challenge the size or small business status of the identified offerors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Preaward Notification)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published: March 9, 2026 (Amended Notice)
- Preaward Notice Posted: March 5, 2026 (anticipated)
- Anticipated Award: March 11, 2026
- Protest Deadline: Close of business on the fifth business day after receiving the Special Notice (March 13, 2026)
Action Items
Small businesses wishing to protest the size representation of apparently successful offerors must file their protest with the contracting officer by the specified deadline. No other response is required.
Additional Notes
This notice was amended on March 9, 2026, to remove the CUI/Procure designation from the MFR document heading. The Contracting and Acquisition Support Services (CASS) falls under the product service code R707 (Contract, Procurement, And Acquisition Support Services).
Contact Information
- Primary: Pamela Bryerton (pamela.j.bryerton.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary: Stephani Preusser (stephani.n.preusser.civ@health.mil)