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Contracting Officer Q&A

Federal Contracting FAQ

Quick answers to the questions contracting officers ask most often during FAR Part 10 market research.

Are you SAM.gov registered and active?

Yes. JMJ Neuro Systems operates under JMJ Consultants Inc., SAM.gov registered and active. UEI: HK3PWPK4XX17. CAGE Code: 8FPK5.

What is your SBA 8(a) status?

Active SBA 8(a) Business Development Program participant from 2023-05-04 through 2032-05-04. Eligible for 8(a) sole-source awards up to applicable thresholds.

What NAICS and PSC codes do you operate under?

Primary NAICS 541715 (R&D Physical/Engineering/Life Sciences) and 541714 (R&D Biotechnology). Primary PSCs AJ12 (Medical R&D) and AC12 (Defense Systems R&D). See the Capabilities Matrix for full mapping.

Are you SBIR / STTR ready?

Yes. We are SBIR/STTR ready with prior Phase I performance and an active transition plan for Phase II opportunities aligned to neurophysiological human performance.

Do you hold a facility security clearance?

Facility clearance is in process. Cleared personnel availability is addressed on a per-engagement basis. Contact our federal liaison for current status.

How do you handle CUI and sensitive research data?

We align with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 across the 14 control families and follow CUI marking and handling requirements. See our CMMC posture page for detail.

What contract vehicles can you accept?

Direct awards, 8(a) sole-source, SBIR/STTR, cooperative agreements, BAAs, and prime/sub teaming arrangements. We respond to RFIs, sources sought, and RFPs through SAM.gov.

What is the fastest way to request a capability brief?

Email neurosystems@consultjmj.com or submit the partnership brief request form. Standard turnaround is 2 business days for federal contracting personnel.

What set-aside categories are you eligible for?

SBA 8(a), Small Business (SB), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Economically Disadvantaged. Eligible for sole-source 8(a) awards up to $4.5M (services) and $7M (manufacturing).

How do you approach teaming and subcontracting?

We team as prime or sub with large primes, universities, and federal labs. Mentor-Protégé arrangements considered. Teaming agreements and NDAs available within 48 hours of request.

Who owns intellectual property developed under contract?

Government rights follow FAR 52.227 and DFARS 252.227 clauses. SBIR/STTR Data Rights are protected for the standard period. Background IP remains with JMJ Neuro Systems; foreground IP is negotiated per award.

What is your typical proposal turnaround?

RFI/Sources Sought: 3 business days. SBIR Phase I: 4 weeks. Full RFP: per solicitation timeline with 10-business-day minimum. Capability statements delivered within 24 hours.

Are your personnel US Persons under ITAR/EAR?

Yes. Core technical and contracting personnel are US Persons as defined in 22 CFR 120.15 (ITAR) and 15 CFR 772 (EAR). Foreign national engagement requires prior export-control review.

IP Protected

Proprietary technology and trade-secret methods protected under applicable U.S. intellectual-property law.

NDA-Gated

All partnership and technical inquiries processed under executed mutual non-disclosure agreement.

Export Controlled

Sensitive content screened against ITAR / EAR. CUI handling per NIST SP 800-171 controls.

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