# SAM #N00173-27-Q-1301378661

NRL sole-source purchase of COMSOL Multiphysics software

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 14, 2026
**Identifier:** N00173-27-Q-1301378661
**NAICS:** 513210

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plans a sole-source purchase of COMSOL Multiphysics software from Comsol, Inc.
- **Agency:** Naval Research Laboratory, Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research.
- **Procurement:** COMSOL Multiphysics software; no edition, license count, part number, or quantity is stated.
- **Acquisition approach:** NRL intends to issue a sole-source purchase order, stating that only one responsible source can meet the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
- **Opportunity for interested parties:** Potential sources may submit information showing that competition would benefit the Government; NRL will consider responses when deciding whether to compete the purchase.
- **Classification:** NAICS 513210; PSC DA10.
- **Timing and value:** No period of performance or estimated contract value is provided.

### Description

<p><strong>&nbsp;NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE</strong></p>

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

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<p>The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to <strong>Comsol, Inc.</strong><strong> </strong>of<strong> Burlington, MA </strong>to furnish: <strong>COMSOL Multiphysics</strong></p>

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<p>The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is<strong> 513210 </strong>with the size standard of<strong> $47.0</strong>.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is <strong>DA10</strong>.</p>

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<p>This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:</p>

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	<li>Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.&nbsp;</li>
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<p>Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.&nbsp; Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.&nbsp;&nbsp; Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.</p>

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<p>Please reference this Notice of Intent number, <strong>N00173-27-Q-1301378661</strong> on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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