Sources Sought - Final.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Department of War, Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, dated 21 May 2026, for Program Management Services supporting the JASON Independent Scientific Advisory Group. The synopsis is for market research and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal or Request for Quote. The government is assessing interest from Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) in providing independent, objective, and conflict-free program management services for JASON.
This is a follow-on requirement to existing contract HQ003421D0010, currently awarded to The MITRE Corporation and set to expire on 27 August 2026. The requirement covers management and logistics support of the JASON program, with detailed requirements outlined in draft Performance Work Statement excerpts provided separately. Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement not exceeding 10 pages by 4 June 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, addressing organization profile (name, address, UEI, and CAGE code), technical capability in program management areas, conflict of interest mitigation and ability to operate as an independent trusted advisor, security posture for handling classified data up to Top Secret/SCI level, and identification of potential small business subcontracting opportunities. Responses and questions should be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Douglas J. Boorstein (douglas.j.boorstein.civ@mail.mil) or Contract Specialist Daler Boev (daler.boev.civ@mail.mil). The NAICS code is 541715 – Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences.
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DEPARTMENT OF WAR
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155
ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE
21 May 2026
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS
Program Management Services for
JASON Independent Scientific Advisory Group
1. General Information
▪ Notice ID: DB050620260745
▪ NAICS: 541715 – Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life
Sciences
▪ Response Due Date and Time: 4 June 2026 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
2. Introduction and Purpose
This Sources Sought is for market research and planning purposes only. The Washington
Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate is determining interest from Federally Funded
Research and Development Centers and University Affiliated Research Centers in providing independent, objective, and conflict-free Program Management services for JASON
Independent Scientific Advisory Group.
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government intends to use responses to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, which may include directing an award to a DoD-sponsored UARC or Federally Funded Research and
Development Center to program management services for essential research capabilities provided by JASON Independent Scientific Advisory Group.
3. Background
This is a follow-on requirement. It was solicited on RFP Solicitation HQ003421R0037 and awarded to THE MITRE CORPORATION. The existing contract is HQ003421D0010 set to expire on August 27, 2026.
4. Description of Requirement
This requirement is for the management and logistics support of the JASON program.
Excerpts from the draft PWS for the new requirement are attached. Further information about the JASON program is available on the Internet.
Please also refer to excerpts from the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
5. Statement of Interest Instructions
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (maximum 10 pages) addressing the following:
• Organization Profile: Name, Address, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and CAGE code.
• Technical Capability: Demonstrate your organization's expertise in the specific program management areas outlined in PWS excerpt.
• Conflict of Interest: Describe your ability to operate as an independent, trusted advisor without OCI.
• Security Posture: Confirm your facility's ability to handle, store, and process sensitive or classified data up to [e.g., Top Secret / SCI].
• Please advise on whether you believe there are small business subcontracting opportunities for this requirement.
6. Please provide a Point of Contact (POC)
7. Responses and questions must be submitted via email to:
▪ Douglas J. Boorstein, Contracting Officer, douglas.j.boorstein.civ@mail.mil
▪ Daler Boev, Contract Specialist, daler.boev.civ@mail.mil
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