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Sole Source Support for Hydrodynamic and Hydroacoustic Optimization of UUV Swarms

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to issue a sole source contract for specialized support services. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Purpose: Support services for hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic optimization of Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) swarms - Vendor: KS Research Inc. (sole source provider) - NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) - PSC Code: AJ12 - Estimated Value: Not to exceed $350,000 - Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Requirements: - Sole source justification; only KS Research Inc. is named - Interested parties must provide clear evidence of a competitive advantage to be considered - No specific products or part numbers are listed; the requirement is for specialized support services - Commercial opportunity for highly specialized R&D service providers in UUV hydrodynamics and hydroacoustics

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  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 KS RESEARCH INC to furnish:

Support for hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic optimization of UUV Swarms

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715        with the size standard of  1000  .   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is AJ12   .

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1 for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice.  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: Richard Key , email:   richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.  

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

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