The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Ansys Lumerical for Finite Difference Time Domain full-wave electromagnetic simulation software. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), specifically for purchases not exceeding $250,000, and is not open for competitive proposals. The software is critical for advanced electromagnetic simulations, which play a vital role in various defense applications. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to meet this requirement by the closing date of August 20, 2025, at 0800 hours, referencing Notice of Intent number N00173-25-Q-1301257707 in all correspondence. For inquiries, contact Maximilian Fritts at maximilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil or Jamie L. Dixon at jamie.l.dixon8.civ@us.navy.mil.

6800-0129 Notice of Intent.pdf

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Ansys Lumerical for Finite Difference Time Domain full-wave electromagnetic simulation software. This acquisition, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000, is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may demonstrate their capability to fulfill this requirement by the closing date of August 20, 2025, at 0800 hours. Any response must provide clear evidence that competition would benefit the Government, which will solely consider the information for determining the necessity of a competitive procurement. The decision to not compete this proposed purchase order is at the Government's discretion, and no reimbursement for providing capability information will be provided. All correspondence should reference Notice of Intent number N00173-25-Q-1301257707.

**NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE**

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Ansys Lumerical for: Finite Difference Time Domain full-wave electromagnetic simulation software.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

* Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-25-Q-1301257707 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

Closes 8/20/25 0800 hours

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