The Department of Defense, specifically the Office of Naval Intelligence, intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source contract with Mathworks for the procurement of MATLAB software. This Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is being pursued under the authority of FAR 13.106-3 and FAR 6.302-1(b)(ii), emphasizing the necessity of this software for operational purposes within the Navy. The government is seeking a discount from the offeror's schedule prices and will consider any quotations received, although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Kevin Williams at kevin.a.williams216.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 301-669-4346.