Defense Threat Reduction Information Analysis Center Sources Sought

Quick Summary

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify firms capable of operating the Defense Threat Reduction Information Analysis Center (DTRIAC) at Kirtland AFB, NM. This is not a solicitation, but an inquiry to gauge industry capabilities for managing and enhancing a critical information base for CBRNE and CWMD communities. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.

Purpose & Background

This Sources Sought is for market research only. DTRA seeks information from firms to provide services for DTRIAC, which manages extensive unclassified and classified artifacts (documents, photos, films) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) research, development, test, evaluation, training, and operational requirements, particularly focusing on nuclear information and CWMD/CBRNE knowledge.

Scope of Work

Potential sources should demonstrate capabilities across five key task areas:

• Task 1: Study and Analysis Activities: Provide analysis, verify data, investigate techniques, develop approaches, identify data voids, assist in AI tool creation, provide subject matter expertise, and fulfill FOIA requests. This includes CWMD subject-matter expertise for specialized technical information products and optimizing analytics.
• Task 2: Maintain and Improve the Information Base: Ensure safety, security, and preservation of the collection. Digitize, catalog, index, and metadata-tag for online access. Provide classification and controlled unclassified information support. Manage collection, including intake, security marking verification, and compliance with DoD directives.
• Task 3: Enhance Information Retrieval: Maintain web-based data retrieval systems and DTRIAC websites. Leverage AI/ML to expand knowledge and enhance analysis. Maintain state-of-the-art information management tools and develop advanced data science tools.
• Task 4: Customer Service and Outreach: Provide customer service for DTRA mission areas, including data collection, user account management, library functions, and response to customer requests. Support reproduction and mailing, and conduct outreach activities.
• Task 5: Provide Science and Technical Information (STI) Program Support: Provide technical editors for tracking and processing STI reports and manage DTRIAC's scientific and technical data.

Key Requirements

• Deliverables: Monthly Work Progress, Performance, and Cost reports; weekly staff meetings; Program Progress Reports, Performance and Cost Reports, Meeting Minutes, Scientific Technical Reports, and Newsletters.
• Government Furnished: Workspace, access to documents, software/hardware, Government-owned vehicles, and a forklift for the document warehouse.
• Security: Contractor personnel require a minimum of Top Secret clearances and authorized access to applicable DoD/DTRA facilities, documents, and programs. Compliance with DoD requirements for handling classified documents and the DoD Records Management Program is mandatory.
• Travel: Expected to Fort Belvoir, VA; Germantown, MD; and Livermore, CA.

Response Requirements

• Content: Corporate information, capability summaries related to requirements, administrative details (Name, mailing address, phone, fax, email POC; business type based on NAICS code 541712; CAGE code; DUNS Number). Address related work performed in the past five years and recommendations for maximizing small business participation.
• Format: Limited to 5 pages. Submissions are voluntary and will not be reimbursed. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. Responses shall not contain classified information.
• Submission: Electronic responses via email.
• Response Due: Thursday, March 12, 2026, by 1400 Local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
• Contact: Mary Kay Chase (mary.k.chase2.civ@mail.mil).