Notice of Intent to Sole Source the Co-sponsorship of a Forum on Traumatic Brain Injury with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)
Updated
Special Notice from the Defense Health Agency (DHA), for work in Maryland. Due Nov 18, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-5), 13 days left.
| Solicitation number | DHA_TBI_Forum |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Health Agency (DHA) |
| Office | Defense Health Agency |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) |
| Product or service code | AN13 |
| Place of performance | Maryland |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 18, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-5) (13 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Maryland Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to issue a sole source award. The Defense Health Agency, Science and Technology Portfolio Management Division (STPMD) will co-sponsor a Forum on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) hosted by the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). The forum will provide STPMD on ongoing mechanism and neutral setting in which the full spectrum of Government stakeholders and public and private sector Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to explore opportunities for collective action directed towards advancement in TBI care and research.
The requirement contains a base year plus 4 option years. The NASEM will convene the Forum on TBI two (2) to three (3) times per year to provide and ongoing mechanism and neutral setting in which the full spectrum of Government stakeholders and public and private sector SMEs will share information and explore opportunities for collective action addressing contemporary topics in TBI and research.
Forum members will address short- and long-term strategic planning for advancing TBI care and research spanning the full TBI continuum from prevention through acute care and rehabilitation. NASEM has established these forums as part of contract W81XWH22C0033. DHA is planning to participate as a key stakeholder.
STPMD requires access to these Forums along with other military services and federal agencies. Any firm that believes it can provide the stated capability as outlined above are invited to submit a written notification to the Contracting Office NLT 2PM ET on 18 November 2026. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the firm’s ability to provide the stated capability.
Information shall be sent electronically (via e-mail only) to Rich Trunnell, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. No telephone requests will be accepted. Responses received will be evaluated; however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
If no responses are received, DHACA will proceed with the sole sources contract.
Contracting contact
- Richard Trunnell · [email protected]
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