Notice ID: 8adfb8643231441ca3592b0c031fc258Special Notice
Notice of Intent to Sole Source to MediaLab Solutions, LLC
Archived on October 14, 2026. Special Notice posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE on September 15, 2026. Solicitation FA301626Q7147.
NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Place of performance: 0, Texas. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE (Under the SAT)
1.The 502d contracting Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Randolph, intent to award a sole-source purchase order to MediaLab Solutions, LLC (CAGE 5KE81), 1745 N Brown Rd. STE 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The requirement is for the procurement of subscriptions to the MediaLab/LabCE Exam Simulator for Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) and MediaLab Laboratory Continuing Education (CE) platform.
2.The requirement is for a single-site subscription to LabCE’s Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) course for up to 331 users. The subscription shall provide examination-simulation and preparation resources for national MLT certification examinations, as well as continuing education (CE) modules supporting applicable compliance requirements.
3.The Government intends to negotiate solely with MediaLab Solutions, LLC under the authority of RFO 12.102(a). This acquisition is for a commercial supply valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
4.A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the Government. The applicable NAICS code is 513210, Software publishers, and the corresponding small-business size standard is $47.0 Million.
5.The point of contact for this announcement is Lauren Simmons. Comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail ONLY tolauren.simmons.4@us.af.mil by 29 September 2026 at 2:00PM CST. Questions by phonewill not be considered.
6.All responses received before this date may be considered by the Government for thepurpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determinationby the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice issolely within the discretion of the Government. All responding vendors must be registeredin the System for Award management (SAM).
Overview
Agency:
Department of War
Office:Not specified
Posted:September 15, 2026
NAICS:513210: Software Publishers
Last Updated:Sep 26, 2026
PSC:7A21: IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
Response Deadline:
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Special Notice
Place of Performance:0, Texas, 78234
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Contacts
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Primary Contact
Lauren Simmons
Secondary Contact
Hannah Harris
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FA301626Q7147- Special NoticeCurrentSep 15, 2026
Notice of Intent to Sole Source to MediaLab Solutions, LLC
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1.0 DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE 1.1 The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking information on how an interested vendor could provide and administer an organizational message (OM) application that supports the exchange, discovery, drafting, coordination, release, receipt, storage, and dissemination of intelligence reporting information for internal and external users and customers. The OM capability should provide access to NGA-authored reporting and supports broader intelligence discovery and information exchange across connected mission partners. 1.2 The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain information on current industry capabilities, commercial practices, and available solutions to support the operations, maintenance, sustainment, modernization, and cybersecurity support of NGA’s organizational messaging environment. 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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA301626Q7147
Archive Date
Oct 14, 2026