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ID: HDTRA125OIDAType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCYFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/23dd4335234340cca1e7d3d8b0d15728/view
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    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking industry capabilities for support services related to countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) through a Sources Sought Notice. The agency aims to gather insights from potential vendors, particularly small businesses, to enhance operational planning, data integration, and advisory services for campaign management and operational support for Combatant Commands and interagency partners. This procurement is anticipated to be a cost-type contract valued at approximately $338.5 million, with a twelve-month base period and four one-year options, requiring contractors to have at least a TOP SECRET clearance and secure workspace capabilities. Interested vendors must submit a five-page capability statement by March 18, 2025, to Andrew K. Williams or Shaneice Shuler via their respective emails for consideration.

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    Andrew K. Williams
    andrew.k.williams10.mil@mail.mil
    Shaneice Shuler
    Shaneice.n.shuler.civ@mail.mil
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    RFI_SSN_RADAR_20250305_Final.docx
    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to assess industry capabilities for support services related to countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights from potential sources, especially small businesses, without soliciting formal bids or proposals. DTRA seeks expertise in operational planning, data integration, and advisory services to enhance its capabilities across various tasks, including campaign management and operational support for Combatant Commands and interagency partners. The anticipated procurement, projected to be a cost-type contract worth approximately $338.5 million, will have a twelve-month base period with four one-year options. Facilities must meet stringent security requirements, with contractors needing at least a TOP SECRET clearance and secure workspace capabilities. Interested vendors must submit a five-page capability statement detailing company information, past performance, and facility capabilities by March 18, 2025. This document signifies DTRA's proactive approach to engage with industry partners to ensure readiness and effective response to emerging threats, with no binding commitments to procure services at this stage.
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