Opportunity

SAM #N0017326Q5262

Sole Source CALPHAD Software License Renewal for Naval Research Laboratory

Buyer

NRL

Posted

July 24, 2026

Respond By

July 28, 2026

Identifier

N0017326Q5262

NAICS

513210

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to renew a CALPHAD software license from Thermo-Calc Software via a sole source procurement. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Requirement: CALPHAD software license renewal - OEM: Thermo-Calc Software - Sole source justification: Only Thermo-Calc Software can meet the requirement - NAICS code: 513210 (Software Publishers) - PSC code: DA10 - Acquisition method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Estimated value: Not specified, but below the simplified acquisition threshold - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination

Description

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 THERMO-CALC SOFTWARE to furnish:

CALPHAD LICENSE RENEWAL

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513210      with the size standard of $47,000,000  .   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is DA10   .

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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