Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source

This notice announces the Department of Homeland Security’s intent to award a firm‑fixed‑price contract on a sole‑source basis to MRI Global for BioWatch Rapid Deployable Laboratory support. The work includes sample processing assessments, testing expertise, multi‑sample and organism evaluations, and rapid‑deployment laboratory capabilities to support the BioWatch program. Interested parties may submit capability literature, but the award will proceed to MRI Global unless a competing source is demonstrated. <br/><br/>• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price, sole‑source award.<br/>• Services: BioWatch laboratory support – sample processing, testing, organism evaluation, rapid‑deployment lab operations.<br/>• NAICS: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services).<br/>• Submission deadline: 3:00 PM ET, September 25 2026 (offers to be sent to Courtney Williams and Javoil Powell).<br/>• Mandatory registrations: SAM registration and electronic Representations & Certifications required.<br/>• No reimbursement for capability submission costs.<br/>• No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.