NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR Training services to Nuclear Infrastructure Exploitation (NIX) personnel
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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.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR
US Army Nuclear Infrastructure Exploitation (NIX) Training Program
This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal
Acquisition Regulation FAR 13.106-l(b)(1). The US Army Contracting Command -Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Installation & Technology Division 6472 Integrity Court, building 4401 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-1846; has a requirement to procure the following service:
The primary objective is to deliver a five-day (40-hour) training program for up to 25 participants focused on the operational procedures and safety requirements specific to industrial-scale nuclear facilities.
The secondary objective is to build proficiency in core mission competencies. NIX core mission competencies include the characterization of nuclear infrastructure; assessments of nuclear power plants; packaging, transporting, and safeguarding nuclear materials; collecting and transporting samples in support of forensic analysis; and conducting sensitive site exploitation operations on nuclear facilities.
The service is for a 12-month base period.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
The primary place of performance should be an industrial-scale nuclear fuel cycle complex with a capacity to support up to 25 attendees in both classroom and operational environments.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to President & Fellows of Middlebury - College 9 Old Chapel Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753. President & Fellows of Middlebury College is the previous contract holder on a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for training and development, has been deemed critical.
The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAlCS) Code is
611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools.) and the Size Standard is $35M.
All responses received within five businesses (5) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement no later than 08:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), 16 January 2026 with the following information:
- Company name.
- Capability Statement (highly encouraged)
- SAM Cage Code.
- Point of Contact name telephone & email.
- Small business size standard in relation to NAICS code 611310.
For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Ike A. Wright
ike.a.wright2.civ@army.mil Posting date of this requirement is 12 January 2026.
A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.