The Department of Energy, specifically the NNSA Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, is proposing a contract action for an independent project review related to the Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP). The objective is to negotiate a sole-source award with Independent Project Analysis (IPA) for their unique qualifications to provide critical analysis and recommendations regarding expected costs, risks, and planning for the project's detailed design and construction phases. This procurement is vital for ensuring informed decision-making prior to the Critical Decision 1 milestone. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Tyson Taylor at tyson.taylor@unnpp.gov, with the anticipated award date set for October 2024. The associated NAICS code is 541611, with a small business size standard of $24.5 million per year.