The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract for the CST Studio Suite Package and associated support services to DS Government Solutions Corporation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This procurement is aimed at acquiring essential software and support services that are critical for the agency's operational needs, with the intention of fulfilling specific requirements that only one responsible source can meet. The contract will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with a total value not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may express their capabilities to Elizabeth Harley via email at elizabeth.c.harley.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing Notice of Intent number N0017325Q1301261439.

NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to DS Government Solutions Corporation of  Waltham, Massachusetts to furnish:

  ____ See Attached Schedule of Supplies/Services    OR               X  See Chart Below

Line Item       Description                                                                      Quantity

01               CST STUDIO SUITE PACKAGE                                           1 EA

02               CST STUDIO SUITE PACKAGE SUPPORT SVCS              1 EA

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513210 with the size standard of LARGE . The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7A20.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is: Elizabeth Harley, Email:elizabeth.c.harley.civ@us.navy.mil

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N0017325Q1301261439 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

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