The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for metallurgical testing and model development. The compliant service is available solely from the University of Colorado, as the required support can only be purchased through UC. The NAICS code is 541990 and the business size is $19.5 million.
The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to UC. The proposed action is for analytical services and model creation, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: The University of Colorado is the only source of the required support, with no comparable service on the market. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Creative Systems using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 08:00AM 24 September 2024. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 08:00AM on 09/24/2024 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.
