DRD On-Site Support
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 Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Special Notice in the form of a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source contract. This action is to procure on-site technical support services for the Disorientation Research Device (DRD) from Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC), the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The contract is for a new service starting March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) field engineer from ETC to provide on-site support for five (5) days per year, up to eight (8) hours per day, for general maintenance, performance checks, and troubleshooting support to the NAMRL engineering team. These services are critical to ensure the continuous availability and functionality of the DRD, a unique and expensive research system vital for Navy Medicine's research capabilities.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Justification and Approval for Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: L066 (Technical Representation Services: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))
- Anticipated Start Date: March 30, 2026
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Evaluation
This is a sole source procurement; therefore, traditional evaluation of proposals is not applicable. The anticipated cost will be determined fair and reasonable through a price analysis, with expectations of a discount from ETC's commercial price list.
Additional Notes
Market research confirmed ETC as the sole source capable of providing these specialized services due to their OEM status and proprietary knowledge of the DRD. The government does not currently plan to compete future contracts for these services but will reassess if new potential sources emerge. Inquiries regarding this justification should be directed to the Material Management Department at NMRC via email: usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil.