Requirement Analysis and Assessments SME

Added: Jan 17, 2018 10:30 am

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Virginia Tech to procure support for specialized knowledge of biological and chemical agents threats. Virginia Tech University (VT) has specific expertise that fully meets the CTI requirements. VT has extensive expertise in biological and chemical threats. It has unique expertise in expeditionary forensics/analytics. VT co-authored a paper on chemical and biological forensics in Phases 0 & 1. VT has previously worked with the government (JPEO-CBD) on requirements analysis and plans. They have assessed chemical and biological threats, mitigation, and the integration of support organizations subject matter expertise with the COCOMs.

The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price purchase order. The total award is not expected to exceed the SAP threshold. Negotiation will be conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16) all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency if received within one (1) day after date of publication of this notice. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of request for quotation. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a subsequent competitive procurement. The DTRA intends to award a sole source contract on 19 January 2018. Point of contact is Mr. L via email: dtra.belvoir.j4-8.mbx.fedbizops@mail.mil.