DTRIAC Sources Sought for Dec 2026.pdf

Sources Sought SAM Tracking Number ACSRDNTD263152

DESCRIPTION

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; there is no solicitation available at this time.

No response will be provided to requests regarding a solicitation. THIS SOURCES

SOUGHT NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES

ONLY.

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA, https://www.dtra.mil) is seeking firms with capabilities to provide services to operate the Defense Threat Reduction Information Analysis Center (DTRIAC, https://www.dtra.mil/About/Mission/Defense-Threat-Reduction- Information-Analysis-Center/ ) located at Kirtland AFB, NM. Note that DTRIAC is not an IAC under the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC).

BACKGROUND AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The DTRIAC manages a collection of 20+ million unclassified and classified artifacts:

documents, photos, films, old media, etc. It promotes the use of existing Scientific and Technical Information (STI) to meet Department of Defense (DoD) research, development, test, evaluation, training, mission rehearsal, logistics, maintenance, and operational requirements. The DTRIAC acquires, digests, analyzes, evaluates, synthesizes, stores, publishes, and disseminates STI related to all DTRA mission areas with a primary focus on DTRA’s nuclear information.

The DTRIAC provides the DoD nuclear knowledge base and an expanding Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) knowledge base to serve the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Community of Interest (COI). The DTRIAC is required to provide scientific and technical information products to DTRA CWMD customers and other authorized customers in accordance with DoD policies. The DTRIAC will identify and deliver CWMD information by building tailored, state-of-the-art, open, and secure information integration and sharing enterprise solutions to serve the entire

CWMD COI.

The goal is to establish the DTRIAC as the leading source of DoD Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Information.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Potential sources should use the following proposed tasks as the basis for responses. Sources having the capabilities necessary to satisfy these requirements are invited to provide information demonstrating their capabilities and ability to perform these tasks.

Task 1. Study and Analysis Activities

1. Provide analysis in accordance with DoDM 3200.14 Volume 2 (“Principles and Operational

Parameters of the DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP): Information Analysis Centers (IACs)”) and perform the following analytical functions:

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a. Verify and validate the technical accuracy and reliability of existing data

b. Investigate and evaluate data collection and analysis techniques reported in the literature

c. Develop alternative approaches to collecting and analyzing the same or similar data for

CWMD technical areas

d. Identify and fill voids in existing data or knowledge bases

e. Assist DTRIAC efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) tool creation by providing the required data/analytics

f. Provide subject matter expertise in re-writing legacy modeling and simulation software in modern computer languages

g. Assist DTRA Research & Development (DTRA RD) with subject matter expertise in fulfilling FOIA requests

2. Provide CWMD subject-matter experts to provide in-depth analysis and create specialized technical information products (i.e., state-of-the-art reports; handbooks; data books; data sets; critical reviews; standards and technology benchmarks; problem definitions; and alternative technology analyses) consistent with DTRA RD key technical areas:

Chemical/Biological Technologies, Nuclear Technologies, Countering WMD Technologies, Improvised Threats & Emerging Technologies, Data Integration & Analysis, Basic & Applied Science.

3. Conduct preliminary specialized studies and analyses of problems and provide advice on scientific, technical, and operational support topics within the scope of the DTRIAC.

Perform other unique scientific and technical activities that allow for research of greater depth and specialization related to DTRA’s broad CWMD role. Make accessible subject matter experts (e.g., scientists, engineers, information specialists, and modeling and simulation specialists) with the ability to provide expert and unbiased scientific and technical analyses to support the conduct of these preliminary specialized studies and activities. Support specialized research contracts for advanced technology, requiring these preliminary specialized studies and analyses, as directed.

4. Optimize, customize and/or modify existing analytics, search, retrieval, reporting, visualization tools, technologies, methodologies, and/or applications, etc., as required to meet specialized requirements. Such requirements could include specialized customer analytics, search, retrieval, reporting and/or visualization needs, capabilities and/or other customer requirements within the existing DTRIAC framework.

Task 2. Maintain and Improve the Information Base

1. Ensure the safety, security, and preservation of the collection using recognized archival methods. Act as necessary to preclude the degradation of the collection.

2. As necessary, digitize, catalog, index, and metadata-tag the collection (e.g., physical and digital documents, films, photos, microfiche, technical drawings, etc.) to make the information searchable and retrievable via online access to the DTRIAC collection or per specialized customer requirements. This includes records that will be added to the collection.

3. Provide classification and controlled unclassified information support for the collection, particularly expert advice and guidance on classification and controlled unclassified information policy and technical application decisions pertaining to CWMD information, to ensure the DTRIAC collection is accessible while being consistent with the current security guidelines.

4. Manage the DTRIAC collection and provide routine services having broad application to

DTRA’s CWMD mission: collect, protect, preserve, and store unclassified and classified information of value from all DTRA mission-relevant sources; when appropriate, expand and update the existing collection; provide access to the collection to qualified users; secure the collection and the facility as directed in the contract.

5. Use on-site indexing and data retrieval capabilities to collect, compile, maintain, and add to specialized subject databases in a format compatible with other specified DTRA programs so that data can be used with current DTRIAC information technologies.

6. Compile and maintain databases containing nuclear weapons effects, special weapon effects, and other DTRA mission-related computer code information. These databases include source code, compiled software, and documentation for research and reference purposes, and will be available on-site.

7. Perform intake and thoroughly verify security markings of all incoming new data

(documents, films, digital media, publications, etc.) before adding the digitized versions into the curated DTRIAC collection.

8. Perform activities necessary to maintain compliance with applicable DoD instructions and directives (e.g., DODM 3200.14 Volume 1, DODM 3200.14 Volume 2, DODI 3200.12, National Archives and Records Administration requirements, Defense Technical Information Center requirements, and Information Assurance requirements (e.g., Federal Information Security Management Act, applicable DoDD/DoDI 8500 series publications, applicable NIST 500 and 800 series Special Publications)).

Task 3. Enhance Information Retrieval

1. Maintain access to the web-based data retrieval system by authorized customers.

Maintain the DTRIAC websites’ contents. This may include improving and enhancing current capabilities to increase performance and data availability through continued development and/or other means.

2. Leverage state of the art artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) methods– including retrieval augmented generation–to expand the existing Information Analysis Center (IAC) knowledge base and enhance information analysis workflows. Apply appropriate data and information analysis and fusion techniques, methodologies, tools, and applications to successfully respond to customer needs and to achieve Agency goals and objectives. Coordinate with other IACs for access to their holdings that are relevant to DTRIAC, as appropriate.

3. In conjunction with DTRA Information Technology (DTRA IT) support and maintain state-of-the-art information management and retrieval tools, technologies, methodologies, skill sets, software, hardware and applications (including user interfaces) necessary for managing and disseminating data in multiple formats and modalities to ensure maximum customer access to information with a vision for more real-time retrieval, analytics and reporting processes. This effort may include identifying and/or developing new software for deployment.

4. Leverage modern software development lifecycle tools to develop and maintain advanced data science tools for interacting with DTRIAC data. This includes the use of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and corrective actions to ensure all developed tools mitigate cybersecurity risks, in accordance with DoD and agency requirements. Maintain DoDD 8140 IAT level certifications as needed for privileged access on select systems.

5. In coordination with the DTRA IT, as required, integrate non-DTRIAC or other “third party” software with DTRIAC systems. This task includes, but is not limited to, the following: modifying third party software to interface with DTRIAC systems, decompiling legacy US Government owned software/applications in the archive in order to rewrite them in modern programming languages; supporting the modification of DTRIAC IT systems to properly work with third-party software; develop and execute steps to verify and validate the correct functioning of the third party and DTRIAC software

Task 4. Customer Service and Outreach to the Threat Reduction Community of Interest

1. Provide customer service support for all DTRA mission areas with the primary focus being, but not limited to, DTRA Nuclear Technologies. This support will include activities such as data collection, identification, and acquisition for DTRIAC, coordinating and responding to inquiries, and writing technical reports.

2. Provide DTRIAC user account creation, security verification, and maintenance/updates of DTRIAC account records in accordance with current DTRIAC policies and processes.

3. Perform library functions and respond to customer requests as they pertain to the DTRIAC collection. Provide customized search, retrieval, reporting functions, as required for specialized customers/databases. Provide “help desk” support for customers needing assistance with access to the collection or other DTRIAC collection issues and questions. Provide “information desk” support for general inquiries related to DTRIAC or the DTRIAC collection.

4. Provide customer support through the reproduction and mailing of reports and other media such as digital files, film, video, digital storage media, and photographic records for use in loans, references, and inquiries.

5. Maintain outreach activities to increase the visibility, use, and utility of the DTRIAC collection in line with customer requirements and DTRA and DoD technical imperatives.

6. Promote DTRIAC capabilities and services to the widest possible audience and ensure maximum access to the DTRIAC data collection, within security and other restrictions, via all practicable media. This could include (but not be limited to) electronic publication of newsletters (e.g., electronic version of the quarterly “DTRIAC Dispatch” newsletter), conducting and hosting facility tours and visits, distribution of information via maintained and continually updated email distribution lists, Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DNWS) annual class catalogue, website updates, symposia, presentations to on/off-site meetings/workshops (i.e., DNWS classes, Sandia Intern programs, etc.).

Task 5. Provide Science and Technical Information (STI) Program Support

1. Provide technical editors to assist in tracking and processing STI reports generated by/for

DTRA. For example: perform editorial duties for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts and operational support publications; review draft technical reports; verify and add security classification markings as required; ensure operational information is properly handled, stored, and disposed of; provide recommendations for process improvement of publication and tracking systems.

2. Manage DTRIAC’s scientific and technical data to eliminate duplication of effort, populate appropriate databases; on demand, provide DTRA personnel with support related to the collection.

Deliverables

Work Progress, Performance, and Cost will be reported monthly, identifying costs and man-hours against each major task. Weekly scheduled staff meetings via Video Teleconference (VTC) with the Government PM on DTRIAC operations and activities. Specific deliverables will include, but not be limited to:

Program Progress Report/Monthly Status Report Performance and Cost Reports Report, Record of Meeting Minutes Scientific Technical Report/Final Report Newsletter

Government Furnished Equipment/Facilities/Data

Contractor will be provided workspace in DTRIAC facilities as needed and access to documents, and software/hardware. Government will allow access to Government-owned vehicles for use on Kirtland AFB. Government will furnish a forklift for use in DTRIAC’s document warehouse. Contractor shall ensure all forklift operators are properly trained and licensed. Contractor shall provide a hand receipt holder to account for Government property located within Government/Contractor facilities. Contractor shall use the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) for tracking agency inventory. Contractor shall verify the DPAS inventory for accuracy and completeness. Contractor shall ensure there are staff who can work with the appropriate offices at Kirtland AFB to properly maintain DTRIAC spaces.

Security Requirements

Contractor personnel required to carry out these tasks will need appropriate clearances and be authorized to access applicable DoD/DTRA facilities. Contractor personnel tasked to carry out the above tasks require a minimum of Top Secret clearances and authorized access to all facilities, documents, and programs necessary to complete the foregoing tasks. An appropriate number of personnel with Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearances will be required. Contractor will comply with all DoD requirements for the handling, storage and transportation of classified documents. Contractor will comply with DODD 5015.2, “DoD Records Management Program”, for disposition of classified and unclassified documents.

Travel Requirements

Some travel is expected. The Contractor shall provide a detailed estimate of any desired travel in advance to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in writing via memorandum or email. All travel shall be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and all travel shall be approved by the COR in writing via memorandum or e-mail prior to the Contractor incurring any travel expenses and prior to any departure. Expected locations of travel include, but are not limited to:

a. Defense Threat Reduction Center (DTRC), Fort Belvoir, VA.

b. Department of Energy Office of Classification, Germantown, MD

c. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA

Responses

Sources sought responses shall reflect corporate information and a capability summary reflecting experience/qualifications related to the above requirements.

The submissions should provide administrative information, including the following:

• Name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

• Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541712, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except for Biotechnology).

• CAGE code and DUNS Number

Also, provide responses to the below questions in your submission:

• What related work have you done in the past five years that specifically addresses these tasks? In your response include specific customers, description of work, contract numbers, dollar value, etc.

• Provide any recommendations/input you may have regarding how DTRA can best maximize small business participation.

Responses are to be limited to no more than 5 pages using Helvetica font no less than 12 points. Any information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice is strictly voluntary. This synopsis is for information planning purposes and the Government will not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for information submitted. The information in this announcement is all that will be provided at this stage. Requests for additional information will be disregarded. Proprietary information in the responses, if any, must be clearly marked. REPSONSES SHALL NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. Not responding to this sources sought announcement does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. Potential sources should monitor this site for additional information pertaining to any future requirement.

The Government may use non-Government (contractor) support personnel as subject matter experts in the review of responses received, including the review of any marked or unmarked proprietary information provided. Appropriate non-disclosure agreements have been executed between the third party, non-Government (contractor) support personnel and the Government and are on file with the Government. A submission of a response to this Sources sought constitutes the respondent’s acknowledgement and agreement that the information provided in the response, including any marked or unmarked proprietary or source selection information, may be disclosed to these third-party non-Government (contractor) support personnel.

Responses shall be submitted no later than 1400 Local Fort Belvoir, VA time on Thursday, 12 March 2026. Electronic responses via email are required and shall be submitted to mary.k.chase2.civ@mail.mil. All documentation shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned.

Responses