Intent to Sole Source Mind Gym SBIR III

Background
The 52d Contracting Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base intends to sole source a Mind Gym system to Lumena Inc. This acquisition is categorized as a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III requirement, which allows for non-competitive contracts with the original awardee due to their unique capabilities and prior development of the technology.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement, installation, and specialized training services for the MindGym system. This effort is a continuation of technology developed by Lumena, Inc. under a previous SBIR award. The procurement is justified as Lumena, Inc. is the original developer and holds exclusive rights to the technology, making them the only source capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the solicitation.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not detailed in the solicitation; however, it will align with the delivery and installation schedule necessary for the MindGym system.

Place of Performance
Spangdahlem DE-RP GERMANY

Bidder Requirements
Only Lumena Inc. is eligible to bid on this contract due to their status as the original developer and exclusive rights-holder of the MindGym system technology.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, as the prior closely related contract FA568523P0039 was awarded to Lumena for “MIND GYM” work valued at $155,890 (09/26/23–10/01/28). The current requirement is also for a Mind Gym system and includes procurement, installation, and specialized training, which aligns with the earlier Mind Gym effort and is described as a continuation of the technology developed under the prior SBIR award.