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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Market Research in support of Specialized Research and Development, Testing and Engineering

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W911NF-26-UAFUARCFederal

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The University of Alaska Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute, is identified as the sole source provider for specialized research and development, testing, and engineering services in support of the U.S. Army Contracting Command’s acquisition needs under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, specifically FAR 6.103-3, due to the unique and non-competitive nature of the required capabilities. The work involves advanced expertise in nuclear treaty verification, geophysical measurement and signature intelligence, geospatial intelligence, and basic and applied geophysical research across solid earth, atmosphere, cryosphere, oceans, unmanned aerial systems, and space domains. The acquisition is being pursued under NAICS code 541715, and no competitive solicitation is currently available or anticipated, as the technical requirements cannot be adequately defined or obtained through standard procurement methods. Communication must be directed solely to Contracting Officer Schon Zwakman via email, with no telephone inquiries permitted. This notice serves exclusively as market research and is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or a commitment to award a contract. Responses are voluntary and will not be compensated, and the government is under no obligation to proceed with any award based on submissions. All interested entities, including small businesses, are encouraged to submit information to demonstrate their qualifications, but only those who meet the pre-qualification standards will be considered as potential sources. The posting is operational through June 22, 2026, with performance expected to occur in Fairbanks, Alaska, while the coordinating office is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. No funds are available for preparing responses, and the Government explicitly disclaims any responsibility or liability arising from this announcement.

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U.S. Army seeks sole source acquisition with University of Alaska for specialized geophysical research.

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Fairbanks, AK, 99775, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Durham
Contacts1 person available
OfficeRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA
Office AddressRESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC, 27709-2211, USA
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Schon Zwakman

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University of Alaska Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute, for specialized research and development, testing and engineering sole source University Affiliated Research Center (UARC)


No telephone requests will be accepted. Direct your requests and communication to Schon Zwakman, Contracting Officer, via email at contact@example.gov.


THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.


This Sources Sought (SS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Army Contracting Command to identify potential sources, and if future efforts may be competitive. The proposed North Americal Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is identified as 541715. This SS is to notify that the Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Research Triangle Park Division is seeking qualified sources for the Sole Source acquisition of the following competencies:


  • Theoretical and practical understanding of the techniques and technologies related to nuclear treaty verification, from research and development of such techniques and technologies, to their implementation and operation around the world.
  • Theoretical and practical understanding of the techniques and technologies related to geophysical measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT) from research and development of such techniques and technologies, to their implementation and operation around the world.
  • Theoretical and practical understanding of the techniques and technologies related to Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), from research and development of such techniques and technologies, to their implementation and operation around the world.
  • Basic and applied geophysical research in the solid earth, atmosphere, cryosphere, oceans, unmanned aerial systems, and space.

The data needed to acquire this competitively is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the acquisition requirements for a competitive solicitation. As a result, this acquisition is currently being procured under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-3 Industrial mobilization, engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.


The Government is interested in all businesses to include small business concerns.


All contractors must meet pre-qualification requirements in order to be registered as a potential source. Contractors that possess the ability and can produce the required item(s) described above are encouraged to identify themselves.


DISCLAIMER: THIS SS IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE, AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

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