NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE -- UNIVERSITY CORPROATION FOR ADVANCED INTERNET DEVELOPMENT
ID: N0024426Q5905Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3bd4f8414d374785b614b8206c449660/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, intends to award a sole source contract to the University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development for a one-year subscription to Internet2 Higher Education Membership and InCommon Federation Participation. This procurement aims to renew the membership at the Masters Large, Level 3 tier, which provides access to advanced technology services essential for research and education organizations, as well as identity management solutions that facilitate secure access and privacy protection. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on January 8, 2026, to Gabrielle Custodio at gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil, as no competitive proposals will be solicited for this contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gabrielle Custodio
    (619) 556-6454
    gabrielle.a.custodio.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    SOR - Internet2 InCommon draft.docx
    The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) ITACS department is seeking to renew its Internet2 Higher Education Membership (Masters Large, Level 3) and InCommon Federation Participation (Masters Large, Level 3). Internet2 is a member-owned advanced technology community providing a collaborative environment for research and education organizations, offering access to discounted services. InCommon, part of Internet2's Trust & Identity services, manages identity management federation for U.S. research and education, facilitating single sign-on and privacy protection. Deliveries for this requirement should be sent to the NPS Warehouse, including the USG Contract Number on the packaging.
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