The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract for the maintenance renewal of the MAK RTI Protection Program to MAK Technologies of Cambridge, MA. This procurement is necessary to ensure the continued support and functionality of the software essential for the NRL's operations, as it is deemed that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements. The contract will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to meet this requirement by responding to the notice. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Michiko Houston at MICHIKO.HOUSTON@NRL.NAVY.MIL or by phone at 202-923-1277, referencing Notice of Intent number N00173-24-Q-1301180929.