International Monitoring System Waveform Operations and Maintenance
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 Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), as the Department of Defense (DoD) executive agent for the Nuclear Arms Control Technology (NACT) program, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for International Monitoring System (IMS) Waveform Operations and Maintenance. This justification outlines the intent to award a sole-source contract to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). The estimated value is approximately $28.3 million over a potential five-year period.
Scope of Work
DTRA requires the continued, uninterrupted operations and sustainment of the U.S. segment of IMS waveform monitoring stations. The scope includes:
- Operating and maintaining seven infrasound stations and six seismic stations globally.
- Providing logistical support, system repairs, and hardware/software upgrades.
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Conducting engineering and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) tasks related to IMS waveform technologies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC)
- Duration: 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods (totaling 5 years).
- Estimated Value: ~$4.5M per year, totaling $28.3M over the entire period of performance.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Opportunity Published: March 13, 2026
- J&A Document Posted: March 25, 2021
Justification for Sole Source
The sole-source award to UAF UARC is justified by their established expertise and unique capabilities. UAF has a long history of supporting the NACT program, possessing essential engineering and RDT&E capabilities critical for IMS waveform technologies. Training another contractor to achieve the necessary expertise and operational readiness is estimated to take 18 months, which would create an unacceptable gap in critical monitoring services.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact James N. Robinson at james.n.robinson2.ctr@mail.mil or 571-616-5751, or Tabassam Salim at tabassam.s.salim.civ@mail.mil or 571-616-4221.