PACE Conditioning System Notice of Intent to Sole source
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHCA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to Med Associates Inc. for replacement components of the PACE Conditioning System at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience (CMPN) in Silver Spring, MD. This action is justified under RFO/FAR 12.102(a) as Med Associates Inc. is the sole supplier and proprietary manufacturer. Responses from interested parties are due by June 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the replacement of components within the existing Med Associates Inc. Conditioning System. This includes the Med-PC VI software suite, Video Fear Conditioning software, camera bundles, and other associated hardware. The system has been in use by CMPN for over 10 years, accumulating large datasets critical for understanding stress and drug effects on behavioral performance. Maintaining the same system and measurement approaches is essential for the validity of ongoing and future studies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Response Due: June 13, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: June 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Silver Spring, MD
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a public announcement of the DHCA's intent to negotiate directly with Med Associates Inc. due to their proprietary ownership and sole supplier status of the required animal behavioral conditioning system. Any other responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement must submit a capabilities statement, proposal, or quotation by the response date. This information will be considered by the agency.