STRmix FXD

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Eustis has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract with NicheVision for STRmix Annual Upgrade and Maintenance services. The contract specifically relates to technical support and maintenance for STRmix software utilized in FXD DNA forensic applications. The notice was posted on March 14, 2025, with a response deadline of March 19, 2025, and is categorized under the Software Publishers NAICS code 513210. The proposed contract will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR part 13 and Commercial procedures in FAR part 12. The sole-source justification is based on 10 USC 2304(c)(1), which indicates only one responsible source is available for this requirement.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure annual maintenance upgrades for STRmix software, which includes routine maintenance, software version releases, and expert scientific support for a 12-month period. Interested contractors must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government if they wish to challenge the sole-source designation. The opportunity is set aside for total small business participation, and NicheVision will provide technical support including troubleshooting case-specific queries, general email assistance, and guidance from qualified employees. Contractors must submit written responses by March 19, 2025, with oral communications explicitly deemed unacceptable. If no affirmative written responses are received by the specified deadline, the award will be made without further notice, and the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed requirement.