Office of Naval Research (ONR) - UNISON Acquisition Maintenance and System Support Services- Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: N0001425RSS01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYOFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCHARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/20ce72ddbda247538fda2f2f6b99bfcb/view
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    Description

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR), part of the Department of Defense, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Unison Software, Inc. for the continued operations and maintenance support services of the UNISON ACQUISITION system. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.500(a) as Unison is the only source capable of providing the necessary expertise and proprietary access to the software critical for ONR's operations. The contract is expected to be announced around March 2025, and while this notice is not an invitation for proposals, interested parties may submit their technical capabilities within fifteen days for consideration. For further information, potential vendors can contact Joan Troutman at joan.r.troutman.civ@us.navy.mil or Alejandro Moreno at alejandro.moreno.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joan Troutman (Contract Specialist)
    (564) 226-8778
    joan.r.troutman.civ@us.navy.mil
    Alejandro Moreno (Contracting Officer)
    (564) 226-8778
    alejandro.moreno.civ@us.navy.mil
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    NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE.pdf
    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is planning to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Unison Software, Inc. for continued operations and maintenance support services of the UNISON ACQUISITION system, with an expected announcement date around March 2025. This sole source award is justified under FAR 13.500(a), as only Unison possesses the necessary expertise and proprietary access to the UNISON ACQUISITION software critical for ONR’s operations. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 541519, and the relevant size standard is $34 million. While this notice is not an invitation for proposals, interested parties may submit their technical capabilities within fifteen days for consideration. The decision to proceed with competition will ultimately rest with the Government. Contacts for further information include Ms. Joan R. Troutman and Mr. Alejandro Moreno, both affiliated with ONR. This document serves as a pre-solicitation notice guiding potential vendors while adhering to federal contracting protocols.
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