NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT FOR HOUSING REQUIREMENTS AND MARKET ANALYSIS (HRMA) MODERNIZATION SUPPORT
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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 Department of War (DoW), specifically the Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). This contract is for Housing Requirements and Market Analysis (HRMA) Modernization Support, aiming to develop an enterprise Digital Twin to address current HRMA process challenges. Responses from interested parties are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The current HRMA process faces significant challenges, including methodological inconsistencies and incomplete assessments, as highlighted in GAO report GAO-25-106208. This sole source effort will encompass all work necessary to develop an enterprise Digital Twin to modernize the HRMA process. This includes a Proof of Concept (PoC) and a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The initial focus will be on Hawai'i's unique housing ecosystem, with plans to expand to other U.S.-based housing markets before scaling to the entire DoW enterprise.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Intended Awardee: National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
- Duration: Estimated nine-month period
- Award Expected: Second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 3:00 P.M. EST
- Published: March 3, 2026
Justification & Response
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. The statutory authority for this sole source action is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing 'Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.' The government's determination not to compete this action is at its sole discretion. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in the government's best interest. The government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award.
Additional Notes
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by emailing warren.g.arthur.civ@mail.mil and mark.v.smith28.civ@mail.mil. The email subject line must be 'Response to NOI: HRMA Modernization', and the file size must be less than 5MB. Telephone calls will not be honored, and all submitted information must support the offeror's capability at no cost or obligation to the Government.