Presolicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source / Sources Sought for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The Joint Staff J36 Nuclear Operations Division requires professional and technical support services for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) Joint Staff Assessment Visit (JSAV) and Nuclear Procedures Inspection (NPI) program. The primary scope of the requirement involves scenario development, assessment material production, and execution support. The contractor shall provide services and support for the development and execution of scenario-based operational evaluations to assess and certify the performance and adequacy of National Military Command System (NMCS) and Combatant Command (CCMD) centers worldwide. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The contract is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to Richard S. Carson and Associates, Inc. • The period of performance is expected to be from 02 September 2026 through 01 September 2027, with four one-year option periods. • The contractor must provide scenario-based operational evaluations, procedural reviews, and related command visits and evaluations. • The services are currently being provided under contract HC1047-21-C-4000, which is set to expire on 01 September 2026.