Skip to main contentPsst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveFree Webinar — Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00 PM ET

Register Free →

AJ11--***INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE***36C249-21-AP-2279 Research - Software Development with University of Tennessee

Active
36C24921Q0336Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

Show more

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 9 and on behalf of the Troy Bowling VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY, intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to the University of Tennessee's Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering. The contract involves the development of a unique Python-based computer program designed to implement a closed-loop neurofeedback protocol using the Emotiv EEG headset. This sole source award is justified under federal acquisition regulations, specifically FAR subpart 13.106-1(b), which allows contracting from a single source when only one source is reasonably available. This notice serves only to inform and is not a solicitation for proposals, quotes, or capability statements, and no competitive bidding will be conducted. The justification and approval documentation for this sole source award will be made publicly available within 14 days after the final award. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541715, related to research and software development, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 9, located in Murfreesboro, TN. The contract specialist handling this requirement can be contacted for additional information.

General Info

Department of Veterans Affairs awards sole source contract to University of Tennessee for Python-based neurofeedback software.

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

TN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

36C24921Q0336 - Intent to Sole Source: Research Software Development

DOCX, Low priorityspecial-notice
Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Contract not broken down yet

CLEATUS splits the solicitation into Uniform Contract Format (UCF) sections: scope, pricing, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.

Timeline

Posted

special-notice

Ready to pursue this opportunity?

Get full access to track this contract, build proposals with AI assistance, and manage your pipeline.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more
AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA
Office AddressMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA
Contacts
Olonzo HaynesContract Specialist

Full Description

Show more
Intent to Sole Source 36C24921Q0336 This is an Intent to Sole Source, this is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, of quotations. The purpose of this notice is to provide information based on this requirement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, Regional Procurement Office-Central, on behalf of the Troy Bowling VA Medical Center located at 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, KY, 40502-2235 intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source award to the University of Tennessee, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering to developing a unique Python-based computer program to present a close-loop neurofeedback protocol using Emotiv EEG headset. This sole source award to the University of Tennessee is in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by way of the procedures outline in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 13.5. This Sole Source is authorized under FAR subpart 13.106-1(b) - soliciting from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of this contract action deems only one source reasonably available. This is not a request for competitive offers, quotes, or capability statements. No solicitation will be posted as a result of this notice. This notice complies with FAR 5.101. This Special Notice is being issued for information purpose only. The formal Justification & Approval for this action shall be posted on this site in accordance with FAR Part 6.305(a) within 14 days after final award. NAICS: 541715 SBA Size Standard: 1000 Employees PSC: AJ11 END OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Similar Contracts

Same NAICS industry code

NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
Bolstering Underutilized Industry by Leveraging Technology Transfer (BUILTT) pilot program
Solicitation # 10292026-LR-27
The Department of Energy, in partnership with the National Nuclear Security Administration, has announced the Bolstering Underutilized Industry by Leveraging Technology Transfer (BUILTT) pilot program. This initiative, conducted by the Nevada National Security Sites, Y-12 National Security Complex, and Kansas City National Security Campus, aims to assist qualified U.S. small and medium-sized businesses in manufacturing low-volume, high-impact technologies developed by DOE/NNSA Labs, Plants, and Sites. These technologies, which include specialized optical imaging, radiation and chemical sensing systems, precision electrical components, and advanced materials, often have limited commercial markets but are critical for government mission requirements. Under the program, selected businesses may receive a Cost Reduction License (CRL) for a nominal fee, granting them the rights to produce specified technologies for sale to the DOE, NNSA, and other government customers at pre-negotiated prices. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based SMBs, with preference given to those near participating sites or those with SBA 8(a) or HUBZone designations. Interested parties are evaluated based on their technical and manufacturing capabilities, financial capacity, and ability to meet regulatory and security requirements. Responses must be submitted to the Technology Partnerships and Intellectual Property Office by April 1, 2027, and are categorized under NAICS code 541715.
Msts – DOE Contractor

POSTED

about 9 hours ago

DEADLINE

in 5 months
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEXT GENERATION DISTRIBUTED COMMAND AND CONTROL
Solicitation # FA875023S7006
The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL Rome Research Site, is soliciting research and development for Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Distributed Command and Control under BAA FA8750-23-S-7006. The primary objective is to transform Joint Force Command and Control capabilities by leveraging AI to enhance battlespace assessment, plan selection, and force monitoring in distributed and contested environments. A significant focus is placed on the Battle Management of AI, which seeks technologies to monitor, adapt, and deploy AI capabilities during mission execution to counter model drift and ensure operational safety. This is an open, two-step BAA effective until August 30, 2028, with total estimated funding of approximately $99 million. Individual awards typically range from $200,000 to $20 million and may be awarded as FAR-based procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions. Initial submissions are limited to three-page white papers, with formal proposals accepted by invitation only. Evaluation is based on a trade-off process considering overall scientific and technical merit, related experience, solution maturity and openness, and cost realism. Prospective offerors must adhere to strict guidelines, including the Gold Standard Science principles for reproducibility and transparency, and must disclose any potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest. Submissions require a CAGE code, unique entity identifier, and an approved DD Form 2345. The government may provide Government Furnished Software for specific technical areas, and all research must comply with National Industrial Security Program standards for the protection of classified information.
FA8750 Afrl Rik

POSTED

about 9 hours ago

DEADLINE

in almost 2 years
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Enterprise Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Solicitation # FA865226SC003
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Enterprise Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), solicitation FA8652-26-S-C003, is an overarching enterprise framework designed to acquire innovative commercial products and services. Issued under the authority of 10 USC 3458 and DFARS Subpart 212.70, the CSO establishes a structure for issuing competitive solicitations known as Spirals. These Spirals target a wide range of Areas of Interest (AOI) across the Air, Space, Cyberspace/Electronic Warfare, and Cross-Domain technology domains, including hypersonics, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, and human-machine teaming. Resulting awards may take the form of fixed-price FAR Part 12 contracts or Other Transactions for Prototype (OTP). Foreign participation is strictly prohibited. The acquisition process typically follows a two-step approach for Spirals. In Step One, offerors submit a Commercial Solutions Brief (CSB) consisting of a PowerPoint briefing and a white paper. Those categorized as Selectable are invited to Step Two to submit a full Commercial Solutions Proposal (CSP), which includes a technical proposal, a Statement of Work, and a price proposal with an editable Excel pricing model. Evaluation is conducted via subject-matter expert peer review, focusing on technical merit, applicability, importance to agency programs, and funding availability. Strict security and compliance requirements are in place, including mandatory security risk reviews for all senior and key personnel to mitigate foreign influence. Offerors must also perform an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) analysis and adhere to DoD item unique identification standards (MIL-STD-130) for delivered hardware costing $5,000 or more. Contract administration, including invoicing and payment, is managed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.
Air Force Research Laboratory

POSTED

about 9 hours ago

DEADLINE

in over 3 years
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Federal
Systems for Phenotypic Evaluation, Clinical Trajectories, Response, and Agency (SPECTRA)
Solicitation # ARPA-H-SOL-26-163
The Systems for Phenotypic Evaluation, Clinical Trajectories, Response, and Agency (SPECTRA) program, issued by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) under solicitation ARPA-H-SOL-26-163, aims to advance the understanding and treatment of autism by identifying evolving developmental trajectories across the lifespan. The program focuses on the nonlinear interactions between genetic, biological, behavioral, and environmental factors to move toward personalized intervention. The scope of work is divided into four Technical Areas: Multi-Factor Analysis and Trajectory Identification (TA1), Population-Scale Modeling and Data Integration (TA2), Precision Intervention and Trajectory Testing (TA3), and Technologies for Communication, Quality of Life, and Embedded Assessment (TA4). Key deliverables include an operating federated network with at least ten live nodes, open-license data standards, a versioned model registry, and the development of technologies that combine clinical assessment with tools to improve daily function and quality of life. Awards will be made via Other Transaction (OT) instruments to proposers determined to be the most advantageous to the government based on scientific merit, capabilities, price/value analysis, and relevance to the ARPA-H mission. The program utilizes a milestone-based acceptance process with gates at 12, 24, and 48 months. Technical requirements emphasize privacy-preserving linkage, differential privacy, and secure execution. Proposers must be registered in SAM.gov and are required to use specific templates for Solution Summaries, with staggered submission deadlines ranging from October 2026 through January 2027. ARPA-H prioritizes entities that will conduct the funded work within the United States.
Advanced Research Projects Agency For Health (arpa-H)

POSTED

about 9 hours ago

DEADLINE

in about 1 month
View Details
NAICS: 541715
New
Grant
2026년도 국제공동연구 신속지원사업 신규과제 공모
Solicitation # 2026-1045
The 2026 International Joint Research Rapid Support Project, solicitation number 2026-1045, is a government-funded initiative managed by the National Research Foundation of Korea and the Ministry of Science and ICT. The project focuses on developing core original technologies for high-density parallel light sources, specifically micro-LED and micro-OLED, for use in AI data center optical interconnects. The total government support funding is 737.5 million KRW for a 16-month performance period running from December 2026 to March 2028. This project is classified as a National Strategic Technology in the semiconductors and next-generation OLED sectors, aiming to advance from Technology Readiness Level 3 to TRL 5. A mandatory requirement for this solicitation is the establishment of an international joint research network with Japanese research institutions to secure expertise in organic light-emitting materials and patents. Technical objectives include developing 32-channel arrays with specific performance targets: transmission speeds exceeding 1 GHz for micro-LED and 0.2 GHz for micro-OLED, and driving energy levels of 1 pJ/bit and 20 pJ/bit respectively. Final acceptance requires the submission of a functional prototype and verification through accredited certification bodies, official test reports, or witnessed self-evaluations. All research achievements and commercialization results must be managed through the Integrated Research Information System (IRIS), and the project is subject to technology fee collection and the 3-book 5-public rule for concurrent research limits.
National Research Foundation of Korea

POSTED

about 12 hours ago

DEADLINE

in 12 days
View Details

More opportunities from Department Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

Same awarding agency

NAICS: 621111
New
Federal
Q501--Locum - Anesthesiology Physician Services - 621 5-YR w/Orders 4/1/27-3/31/32
Solicitation # 36C24927Q0035
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for locum tenens anesthesiology services at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee. The requirement involves providing board-certified anesthesiologists to support surgical and procedural operations, including pre-operative evaluations, anesthesia administration, post-anesthesia care, and emergency services. The anticipated period of performance is five years, projected from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032. On-call coverage is required for weekdays from 5:30pm to 7:00am and 24-hour coverage on weekends, with strict response times of 15 minutes by phone and 30 minutes for on-site arrival. The potential contract falls under NAICS code 621111 with a small business size standard of 16 million dollars. Interested respondents must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and those claiming SDVOSB or VOSB status must be verified through the Small Business Administration. Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan using Focused and Ongoing Provider Practice Evaluations, with a 100 percent acceptable quality level for patient access and safety reporting. All personnel must hold full and unrestricted licenses, possess National Provider Identifiers, and complete mandatory VA training in HIPAA, infection control, patient safety, and cybersecurity.
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

POSTED

about 9 hours ago

DEADLINE

in 18 days
View Details
NAICS: 561320
New
Federal
R425--Temporary Operations and Maintenance Staffing Services for Skilled Trades Louisville VA Medical Center, Kentucky
Solicitation # 36C24927Q0030
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses for temporary operations and maintenance staffing services at the Louisville VA Medical Center, including the New Louisville and Robley Rex facilities and other catchment area locations. This requirement focuses on supporting facility activation, commissioning, and ongoing operations for mission-essential healthcare infrastructure and life-safety systems. The anticipated contract structure includes a 12-month base period with two one-year option periods and is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 561320. The scope involves recruiting and supervising skilled trades personnel, with estimated staffing needs for eight Utility Systems Repairer-Operators, four HVAC Mechanics, four Maintenance Mechanics (Multi-Trade), and three Pipefitters/Plumbers. Contractors must provide all necessary tools, PPE, and uniforms, while ensuring personnel meet strict qualifications, such as three years of relevant experience and specific certifications like EPA Section 608 for HVAC roles. Key performance requirements include providing routine staffing within 10 business days, filling critical vacancies within five business days, and maintaining 24/7 coverage for USRO personnel. All staff must pass VA background investigations, obtain PIV badges, and comply with OSHA, NFPA, and infection-control standards.
Temporary Help Services

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

in 10 days
View Details

Earlier notices in this NAICS code

Posted before this notice, open and closed

Ready to Pursue This Opportunity?

Get AI-powered intelligence on this solicitation and the ones like it

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Miguel
Hillary
Keith Deutsch
Christine

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS