Notice of Intent to Sole Source Advanced Blast Simulator Transition Tube
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 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the design, fabrication, and installation of a transition section for its Advanced Blast Simulator. The intended awardee is Stumptown Research & Development, LLC. Responses from other interested parties are due by February 14, 2026. This is a Special Notice under Product Service Code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the design, fabrication, and installation of a transition section specifically for the agency's Advanced Blast Simulator located in Bethesda, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: Stumptown Research & Development, LLC
- Contract Type (Intended): Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification applies)
- Response Due: February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Sole Source Justification & Relevance to Bidders
The sole-source justification is based on the Advanced Blast Simulator (ABS) being proprietary to Stumptown Research & Development (formerly ORA, INC), which is also the manufacturer and the only vendor with the expertise to service and repair the ABS. The procurement will follow FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures.
In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that:
- Competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Competition would not be cost or time prohibitive.
- The potential Offeror can meet the stated needs.
Information received will be considered to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Submission Details
Responses must be received via email to the contact listed in the full notice by the closing date.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Christopher White
- Email: christopher.white@usuhs.edu