Latest US System Optimization Contracts & Bids

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an industry partner to collaborate on or license a platform (PADTIE) for the discovery and optimization of enzymes that break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. The platform is at Technology Readiness Level 6, with patent pending status. The platform is designed for high-throughput screening of enzyme variants, optimized for industrial use, and efficient resource use. The technology is suitable for waste management, bioremediation, polymer manufacturers, and bioplastics development. The next steps involve testing in larger bioreactors and integrating the platform into commercial recycling workflows. No specific call for external services is mentioned.

Interested parties must submit a Standard Form SF 330, Architect/Engineer Qualifications, to participate in this indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for architect/engineer services. The contract will be for a base period of one year and four one-year option periods. The total fee for the contract term shall not exceed $450,000,000. The minimum guarantee for the contract term, including option years, is $50,000. Firm fixed-price task orders will be negotiated. The estimated start date is June 2026. The small business size standard classification is NAICS code ****, Engineering Services, with a size standard of 25. 5M. The government seeks the most highly qualified firm based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, according to the selection criteria. Detailed submission requirements are outlined in the notice, including specific requirements for projects, personnel, past performance, quality control, program management, capacity, sustainable design, firm location, and commitment to small business. The deadline for submission is 2:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the specified addresses no later than 20 days before the closing date.

The Tucson Unified School District is seeking proposals for a utility bill management system. The system should centralize and automate bill management for various utilities, provide real-time tracking, improve efficiency, enhance cost control, and ensure secure integration with payment platforms. The scope includes system selection or development, data migration, optional process standardization, reporting and analytics capabilities, cost savings identification, optional automated payment implementation, and comprehensive training and support.

This is a sole-source acquisition for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of guided missile equipment. Lockheed Martin is the only source with the necessary knowledge, expertise, and technical data package (TDP) to perform this effort, as the government does not have the necessary intellectual property rights to utilize the data for full and open competition.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to modify a sole-source contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for energy management system maintenance at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System. The modification is for an additional service day, covering software support, preventative maintenance, emergency maintenance, and repair of Johnson Controls' JCI Metasys control system and BACnet systems. The justification for sole-sourcing is based on Johnson Controls' exclusive rights as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the lack of suitable alternative vendors. Interested parties can submit a capability statement by 12:00 PM EST on June 30, 2025, via email to ***@***. *. *, with the subject line **** energy management system maintenance. No reimbursement for response costs will be provided.