Community & Regional Development R&D Svcs; Area & Regional Development; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip

The PSC Category AB25 encompasses community and regional development research and development services, focusing on area and regional development, along with research and development facilities and major equipment. This category supports advanced technological and infrastructure-related projects that aim to enhance regional capabilities through specialized research, engineering, and development initiatives. The services within this category typically involve complex technological solutions, infrastructure planning, and specialized equipment procurement for government agencies.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate significant diversity in scope and funding, with contract values ranging from $230,000 to nearly $24 million. Key awards include a $23.9 million Department of Defense contract to Vencedor Technologies for developing a Unified Defense Research and Engineering Network, a $230,000 NASA contract to Hyperion Technologies for the NASA Startup Studio - Colorado program, and two contracts from the United States Special Operations Command to Southwest Research Institute for maintenance, repair, and specialized labor services. The awards consistently feature firm fixed-price and cost-plus fixed fee contract types, with completion dates typically within 1-3 years. Most awards were not set aside for specific business types and involved nonprofit research organizations, small disadvantaged businesses, and specialized technology firms.

The federal contract opportunity in this category involves a sole-source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs for periodic maintenance of a Nanostring nCounter SPRINT System at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The opportunity is specifically targeted at Nanostring Technologies, with the government justifying the sole-source determination based on the company being the only authorized maintenance provider for this specialized scientific equipment. The opportunity is located in Denver, Colorado, and allows for potential alternative providers to submit evidence of their capability, though the government retains full discretion in making the final determination.