JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (TREDS II)
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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 Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a modification to Contract Number 89233122CNA000255. This modification increases the contract ceiling for Technical Research, Engineering, and Development Services (TREDS II) to support the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) missions. The estimated ceiling increase is $3.7 million, raising the total contract value to $37,772,387.70. This JOFOC identifies the Desert Research Institute (DRI) as the sole source due to its unique capabilities.
Scope of Work
This modification expands the scope of work under TREDS II, focusing on additional technical research, engineering, and development services across five key subtasks:
- General DNN R&D Mission Support
- NA-221 Office of Proliferation Detection Program Support
- NA-222 Office of Nuclear Detonation Detection Program Support
- DNN R&D Nonproliferation Stewardship Program Support
- DNN R&D Project Management Support
These services encompass a broad range of activities including technical research, development, engineering studies, and operational support. Specific areas include subcritical experiment safety, non-proliferation research, radiation safety, geology, hydrology, meteorology, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, cultural resources, atmospheric sciences, and radioactive transport mechanisms. The work also involves assistance with Native American tribes, community outreach, and support for activities on the Nevada National Security Site and ranges.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) / Contract Modification
- Agency: Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- Office: NNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIV
- Product/Service Code: AC21 - National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Basic Research
- Original Contract Number: 89233122CNA000255
- Estimated Ceiling Increase: $3.7 million
- CLIN 03001 (Option Period 3): +$800,000
- CLIN 04001 (Option Period 4): +$2,900,000
- New Total Contract Value: $37,772,387.70 (from $34,072,387.70)
- Period of Performance: No change to the current contract period.
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
Eligibility & Justification
This is a sole-source justification under 41 USC 3304(a)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.103-1, indicating that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. Market research, including an RFI and Sole Source Synopsis, concluded that the Desert Research Institute (DRI) possesses unique capabilities to perform the entire specialized scope of work. Small business searches did not identify other capable firms for the full requirement.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Samantha Sartori
- Email: samantha.sartori@nnsa.doe.gov