N0017326Q5303 - FIELD TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND DATA SYNTHESIS IN SUPPORT OF NRL Delaware Project
ID: N0017326Q5303Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d8255bfd85234a9e9a181ee003a4db72/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Florida International University for field technical support and various WBAT transceiver and transducer systems, along with data synthesis services. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling specific technical requirements that are critical for the NRL Delaware Project, with the selected vendor being deemed the only responsible source capable of meeting these needs. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541715, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and utilizes 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 meet the requirements, but the Government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement. For further inquiries, contact Kayrelly Aguirre-Arroba at kayrelly.aguirre-arroba2.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kayrelly Aguirre-Arroba
    kayrelly.aguirre-arroba2.civ@us.navy.mil
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    26Q5303 - NOI to go Sole Source.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Florida International University for field technical support, various WBAT transceiver and transducer systems, and data synthesis. This notice, identified as N0017326Q5303, is not a request for competitive proposals, as NRL has determined that Florida International University is the only responsible source. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541715 (size standard 1000) and FSC/PSC code AJ11, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to meet the requirement, but the Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with no reimbursement for provided information.
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