NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
ID: N0017325Q1301202266Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- OFFICE MACHINES/TEXT PROCESSING SYS/VISIBLE RECORD EQUIPMENT (J074)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/849fa11e7dd4404593cf690dd2a0d7a6/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to FCN INC. for the procurement of specific quantum storage equipment, including Quantum Scalar i6 Libraries and associated support plans. This procurement is based on the determination that FCN INC. is the only source capable of providing the required products, which include a control module and various upgrades across specified quantities. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 541519 and will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases not exceeding $250,000, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in government procurement. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to respond competitively, but the final decision on competition rests with the government. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Carrie Cawley at carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil or Katrina Gallagher at katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carrie Cawley
    carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil
    Katrina Gallagher
    katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to FCN INC. for specific quantum storage equipment. This decision follows the determination that only FCN INC. can provide the necessary products, which include Quantum Scalar i6 Libraries and associated support plans. The purchase involves three line items, comprising the control module and various upgrades and support plans across specified quantities. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519 and utilizes the Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to respond competitively; however, the ultimate decision to proceed with competition resides solely with the government. The notice underscores the importance of maintaining integrity in government procurement while limiting competitive bids to well-defined parameters.
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    NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
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