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Notice of Intent to Sole Source to SmarTec, Inc.

Type: Special Notice

Description

Vandenberg SFB, CA intends to issue a sole source procurement action for a US cloud hosted software with a current Investigational Review Board approval from the 711 Human Performance Wing and AFRL to handle, safeguard and provide credible guidance on how to reduce stresses for service members operating high operational tempo roles. Market reasearch indicates that Okaya, developed by SmarTec, Inc., is the only platform qualified to safegaurd data and provide the required guidence to service members. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is 513210, Software Publishers , with a business size standard of $47.0 Million. The proposed contract is for items for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the Authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1). This is a notice of intent to award a sole source action and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 7 days of publication of this Special Notice.

Firms who want to challenge the sole source determination must submit an interest letter that demonstrates your firm's ability to provide an equivalent supply as described above. Interested parties must provide a rationale as to why they should be considered. Respond to the below point of contact by 23 April 2025, 1300 (PDT). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The 30th Contracting Squadron will not reimburse for any costs connected with providing capability information.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Baraldi, Contracting Specialist, 30th Contracting Squadron, 1515 Iceland Ave, Room 150, Vandenberg AFB CA 93437-5212; Paul Baraldi at paul.baraldi@spaceforce.mil

Background
The 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA intends to issue a sole source procurement action for a US cloud hosted software named Okaya, developed by SmarTec, Inc. This software has received current Investigational Review Board (IRB) approval from the 711 Human Performance Wing and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The goal of this contract is to handle, safeguard, and provide credible guidance on how to reduce stresses for service members operating in high operational tempo roles. SmarTec, Inc. is recognized as the only provider capable of delivering this specialized software solution.

Work Details
The contract involves the trial of the Okaya software to determine its effectiveness in alleviating stress and enhancing operational effectiveness for personnel at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Key features of the Okaya platform include:
- Proprietary technology that provides unique well-being support.
- Utilization of Artificial Intelligence to analyze user inputs, including video entries where users discuss their job experiences.
- Cross-analysis of both speech and body language inputs to derive meaningful insights aimed at improving user well-being.
- Proven capability to reduce stress and increase operational effectiveness specifically for Osprey rated aircrew members.
Market research confirms that Okaya is the only platform with IRB approval that can safeguard data while providing well-being guidance tailored for Air Force users.

Place of Performance
Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

Overview

Response Deadline
April 23, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT Due in 4 Days
Posted
April 18, 2025, 5:21 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Lompoc, CA 93437 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$47 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
On 4/18/25 Space Force issued Special Notice for Notice of Intent to Sole Source to SmarTec, Inc. due 4/23/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Paul Baraldi   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Jake Hluska   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFSPC > FA4610 30 CONS PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4610
Source Organization Code
100193047
Last Updated
April 18, 2025
Last Updated By
paul.baraldi@spaceforce.mil
Archive Date
May 8, 2025