Manikin System Preventative Maintenance and Warranty Support Services
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 US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has issued an Award Notice for Manikin System Preventative Maintenance and Warranty Support Services at Fort Bragg, NC. This requirement, initially posted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, was ultimately justified as a sole source acquisition due to the specialized nature of the services and the lack of other qualified providers.
Scope of Work
The services entail preventative maintenance and warranty support for three (3) Trauma HAL S3040.100 simulators (Manikin Systems). These simulators are critical training assets for the Special Warfare Medical Group (Airborne) Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. The primary objective is to prolong the operational life and ensure the reliability of these essential training devices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Acquisition (implied Firm Fixed-Price for services)
- Duration: 12-month base year + two 12-month option years
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Awardee (Implied): Gaumard Scientific Company
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Funding: FY26 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding
- Threshold: Below Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Justification for Sole Source
A Justification and Approval (J&A) document outlines that Gaumard Scientific Company is the sole manufacturer and provider of these specific maintenance and warranty services, with no authorized resellers. A prior Sources Sought notice was posted, and only Gaumard responded, confirming the absence of competition for this specialized requirement.
Place of Performance
Fort Bragg, NC.
Contact Information
Jonathan Long Email: jonathan.long.civ@socom.mil Phone: 910-908-9405