CBRND & MCM Modernization Scientific and Technical Review Services
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The Department of the Army, through the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to release an accelerated Request for Quotation (RFQ) around June 18, 2026, for scientific and technical review services supporting Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) and Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Modernization. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715, focusing on research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price task order via the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and will include a six-month base period plus two one-year option periods. The government seeks mission-critical services including portfolio analysis, technical reviews, data integration, and support for the CBRND Common Operating Picture Dashboard. Key deliverables include monthly threat and portfolio analysis reports, an annual AI/ML integration and modernization plan, quarterly partnership improvement reports, and a knowledge transfer and transition plan before contract conclusion. The RFQ will be issued exclusively through GSA eBuy, with responses due within 14 calendar days, reflecting an expedited procurement process. Evaluation will prioritize the highest technically rated proposal with a fair and reasonable price, and strict page limits will apply to technical submissions. Interested small businesses holding a GSA MAS schedule under the relevant NAICS code are encouraged to prepare promptly for this rapid acquisition.
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SPECIAL NOTICE / PRE-SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice Type: Special Notice
Title: Upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) – CBRND & MCM Modernization Scientific and Technical Review Services
NAICS Code: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
Contracting Office: Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground
Natick Division US Army Soldier Systems Center
1. Purpose of this Notice:
This is a Special Notice to advise industry that the Government intends to release an accelerated Request for Quotation (RFQ) on or about June 18, 2026, for Scientific and Technical Review Services in support of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) and Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Modernization.
This is NOT a formal solicitation or a request for quotes at this time. This notice is provided for acquisition planning and situational awareness purposes to allow eligible small businesses time to prepare for a highly expedited solicitation cycle.
2. Requirement Overview:
The Government requires mission-critical scientific, technical, and portfolio analysis services to support the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) and Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Modernization mission. Deliverables will include tangible analysis, technical reviews, and data integration and aggregation services to support the CBRND Common Operating Picture (COP) Dashboard.
Specific key deliverables under this requirement will include, but are not limited to:
- A Monthly CBRND Threat & Portfolio Analysis Report;
- An annual AI/ML Integration & Modernization Plan;
- Data integration and aggregation services to support the CBRND Common Operating Picture (COP) Dashboard;
- Quarterly Partnership Improvement Mechanism Reports; and
- A comprehensive Knowledge Transfer & Transition Plan delivered 30, 60, or 90 days prior to contract expiration.
Contract Vehicle: GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)
Solicitation Method: Exclusively via GSA eBuy
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Task Order
Anticipated Period of Performance: One (1) Six-Month Base Period and two (2) One-Year Option Periods.
3. Anticipated Timeline & Aggressive Turnaround:
To meet ongoing mission objectives, the Government will be utilizing an accelerated acquisition schedule.
Target RFQ Release Date: On or about June 18, 2026.
Quote Response Time: 14 Calendar Days. Quotes are anticipated to be due on or about July 2, 2026 pending the release of the RFQ.
Interested GSA MAS schedule holders under NAICS 541715 are strongly encouraged to alert their proposal teams and technical subject matter experts immediately to ensure readiness for this rapid turnaround.
4. Evaluation Methodology (Advance Notice):
To streamline the evaluation process and reduce the proposal preparation burden on industry, the Government intends to utilize a Highest Technically Rated with a Fair and Reasonable Price (HTR-FRP) evaluation framework.
Quotes will be ranked strictly on technical merit. The Government will evaluate the pricing of the highest technically rated quote only. If the price is determined fair and reasonable, award will be made without further consideration of lower-ranked quotes.
Strict page limitations will be enforced on the technical volume.
5. Submission Instructions:
Do NOT submit quotes, capability statements, or questions in response to this SAM.gov notice. The official RFQ, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and detailed Instructions to Offerors, will be posted exclusively to GSA eBuy. Only eligible GSA MAS small business schedule holders will be able to view the full RFQ and submit quotes.
