(CA) LSJ-DRI-RASA_1R.pdf

This document is a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for a sole-source contract with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) to provide specialized Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for arms control efforts. The contract focuses on an independent design and development review of the next-generation Radionuclide Aerosol Sampler/Analyzer (RASA), a critical component of the International Monitoring System (IMS) used for detecting nuclear weapon activities.

The task order requires a highly specialized SME with a Ph.D. in nuclear physics or related fields, minimum 20 years of experience in project management, treaty verification, technical development, and scientific leadership. The contract will be a 12-month performance period with potential surge options, totaling a maximum of 24 months and an estimated value of $1.1M. DTRA determined DRI is the only performer capable of providing the unique expertise needed, particularly due to their historical involvement in developing the original RASA 30 years ago at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and their specialized operational knowledge critical to meeting Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization requirements.