Special Notice to Sole Source Purchase of Supply BLS Gas Flow Controller
Overview
Buyer
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), intends to award a sole source contract to Stumptown Research & Development LLC for a Combustible Gas System Flow Controller for its 8-ft x 8-ft Blast Load Simulator (BLS-8). This Special Notice is to determine if other sources can provide the required brand-name supply. Capability statements are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) combustible Gas System Flow Controller for the BLS-8, which must adhere to the specifications of the existing controller. It includes a main Valve Rack (housing flow controllers, flame arresters, driver isolation valves, and driver) and a Driver Valve Rack (housing spring return isolation valves, venturi evacuation pump, and electric match connection). The gas delivery system requires a Control Unit with an Emergency Shut Off (E-Stop) switch. This equipment supports R&D activities evaluating structural targets subjected to shock waves.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source (RFO FAR Part 13, Simplified Procedures for Noncommercial Acquisitions)
- Intended Contractor: Stumptown Research & Development LLC
- NAICS: 333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- Size Standard: 700 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: This set-aside is indicated in the metadata, but the notice primarily concerns a sole source intent. If competitive, it would be a small business set-aside.
- Capability Statements Due: June 5, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time
- Published: June 1, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses will be reviewed solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest. If no meaningful, written submissions are received, the requirement will proceed as a sole source award to Stumptown Research & Development LLC.
Additional Notes
Capability statements must be submitted via email as a Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.