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Sources Sought Notice - OMNIBUS IV Small Business On-Ramp

ID: OMNIBUS_Small_Business_On-Ramp • Type: Sources Sought

Description

DISCLAIMER:This is a sources sought notice (SSN) to ascertain available capabilities for planning purposes.This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has assumed post award administration of the OMNIBUS IV Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts supporting military medical research and development services.

USAMRAA is issuing this SSN in support of the OMNIBUS IV contract vehicle to identify small businesses (within all small business socioeconomic categories - 8(a) participants, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses). The general purpose of this notice is to identify small businesses (who are not currently Omnibus award holders) vendors who would be interested in submitting a proposal to join the OMNIBUS IV contract vehicle. Results from this market research may be evaluated as part of the Government's decision to on-ramp additional vendors to the contract vehicle.

The Applicable Product Service Codes: AN11, AN12, AN13, AN14, and AN15.

Please see the attached sources sought notice for further guidance.

Background
The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is responsible for the post-award administration of the OMNIBUS IV Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, which support military medical research and development services with a cumulative award ceiling of $10 billion.

This sources sought notice (SSN) aims to identify small businesses across various socioeconomic categories interested in joining the OMNIBUS IV contract vehicle, particularly those not currently holding an Omnibus award. The results will inform the government's decision on potentially on-ramping additional vendors.

Work Details
The OMNIBUS IV IDIQ contracts are designed to enhance military health readiness, resilience, and rehabilitation across the Department of Defense (DoD). They support various market segments including:
1) Medical Research and Development (R&D) efforts;
2) Medical R&D Support Services;
3) Regulatory Process Support; and
4) Translational Science Support and Services.

The cumulative ceiling for these contracts is $10 billion, with over $400 million awarded across 40 task orders to date. Task orders have been issued by multiple end users including USAMRAA and other DoD entities on both a Fair Opportunity basis and an Exception to Fair Opportunity basis.

Period of Performance
The base ordering period for the OMNIBUS IV contract is from June 20, 2022, through June 19, 2027, with an Option 1 Ordering Period extending from June 20, 2027, to June 19, 2032.

Place of Performance
The OMNIBUS IV has a global reach in support of the DoD, with specific places of performance determined by the needs of individual government end users.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 10, 2025, 4:30 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
March 10, 2025, 4:21 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
20%
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Signs of Shaping
68% of obligations for similar contracts within the Defense Health Agency were awarded full & open.
On 3/10/25 Defense Health Agency issued Sources Sought OMNIBUS_Small_Business_On-Ramp for Sources Sought Notice - OMNIBUS IV Small Business On-Ramp due 4/10/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541714 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC AN14.
Primary Contact
Name
OMNIBUS IV Group   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) > ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY
FPDS Organization Code
97DH-HT9425
Source Organization Code
500183069
Last Updated
March 10, 2025
Last Updated By
jesse.d.nisley.civ@health.mil
Archive Date
April 25, 2025