Intent to Award Sole Source: MindGym
Overview
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Original Source
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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.
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 Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG), located at Camp Murray, WA, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order on a sole source basis to LUMENA INC. This award is for the installation, configuration, and training of their customer base on the Lumena Mind Gym system. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the "Purple Resolve®" educational process, which provides foundational leadership development for 21st Century Guardsmen. This program focuses on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being, resilience, mindfulness, and ethical decision-making. Key deliverables include the "Purple Resolve®" certification course (train-the-trainer), necessary tools and materials for participants to teach the 2-day course, and the "Purple Resolve®" course itself. Materials for teaching must be purchased from Blue Courage, LLC.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Intended Awardee: LUMENA INC.
- Product Source: Blue Courage LLC (for "Purple Resolve®" materials)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Camp Murray, WA
- Product/Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE / Washington Army National Guard
- Questions Due: June 17, 2026
Justification
A determination not to compete this procurement was made because only one responsible source, LUMENA INC., can satisfy agency requirements to provide the Lumena Mind Gym to the Washington National Guard. The justification cites FAR 6.302-1.
Additional Notes
This action will be publicized in accordance with FAR 6.305, FAR 5.102(a)(6), and FAR 13.106-1(b). The funding model supports the National Guard Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) for various related expenses. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Mr. Saul Resendez via email at saul.resendez.civ@army.mil.