NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
ID: N00173-25-Q-1301215132Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)
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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of Defense, intends to award a sole source contract to Dassault Systèmes Solidworks Corporation for onsite SYSML Intensive Training for up to 15 participants. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling specific training needs that can only be met by the identified vendor, emphasizing the importance of specialized education and curriculum development in the defense sector. The total purchase will not exceed $250,000 and will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Interested parties may express their capabilities to compete, but only compelling evidence will be considered for a competitive procurement. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Carrie Cawley at carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil or Katrina Gallagher at katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has announced its intention to award a sole source purchase order to Dassault Systèmes Solidworks Corporation for onsite SYSML Intensive Training for up to 15 participants. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, but rather an indication that only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs. The procurement will adhere to the Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as the total purchase will not exceed $250,000. Interested parties may express their capabilities, but competition will only be considered if there is compelling evidence that it would be beneficial for the government. Responses will be reviewed strictly in the context of determining whether a competitive procurement is warranted. The document highlights the focus on ensuring efficient procurement practices while adhering to regulatory standards.
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