Sources Sought Notice: 19INLE26I0007 - INL Guatemala Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)

This is a Sources Sought notice for an Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) for INL Guatemala. The notice, issued by the U.S. Department of State, details requirements for ABIS hardware, software, installation, three-year technical support, and training. Responses are due by January 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and the notice was published on January 5, 2026.

Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA), the Management & Operating contractor for DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL), issued a Sources Sought/Expression of Interest (INL-26-017) seeking qualified firms to fabricate and deliver 23 aluminum water tanks of specified sizes and associated accessories. Responders must provide qualifications, lead-time estimates, manufacturing durations, and quality program information; only potentially qualified offerors, as determined by BEA, will receive a subsequent RFP. Contact for questions is Chase Egbert (Chase.Egbert@inl.gov); the posting shows the opportunity as open with submission instructions and a response deadline on SAM.gov.

NASA Ames Research Center issued a Sources Sought (request for information) to identify potential partners for upcoming NASA Announcements of Opportunity, Broad Agency Announcements, Missions of Opportunity, and other proposal calls in areas including planetary exploration, space biology, astrophysics, and instrument/payload development. The notice requests brief capability summaries and relevant past performance; it is a sources-sought/RFI notice (not a grant or direct solicitation) and responses will be retained for up to three years to support future opportunities. The official posting is on SAM.gov and the notice is open/active as of 2026-01-09 with responses accepted through the close date listed on the SAM.gov posting.

The National Park Service issued a Sources Sought Notice to collect market research and vendor qualifications for diagnosing septic tank issues at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The notice describes three possible components—diagnosis and estimate of repairs, septic tank pumping, and repair/replacement—and indicates the government anticipates issuing a competitive RFQ for at least the diagnostic component. Responses are requested via the attached Sources Sought Questionnaire and are due by Jan 20, 2026; this is a market research/SSN (not a grant).