70--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR SECURE DFTS

The Department of the Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in Charleston, Pensacola Office plans to award a firm fixed price contract to Owl Computing Technologies, located in Cross River, NY, on a sole source basis. The contract covers the procurement and installation of a Turn Key Enterprise Secure DFTS-1U system, which includes a Secure Directory File Transfer System Send/Receive Application License, necessary send/receive drivers, and two HP Compaq DL360 computer systems designated as Data Source and Data Receive units. Additionally, on-site installation and training will be provided as part of the agreement. The system is based on advanced Data Diode Technology developed by Sandia National Laboratories, ensuring secure data transfer capabilities. This procurement will be conducted without competitive proposals, as the government has determined that only one responsible source meets the agency requirements, citing authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition. The contract will follow the streamlined procedures outlined in FAR Part 13 for simplified acquisition. The notice serves primarily to inform potential industry participants of the intent, not to solicit bids, with any information received used solely to decide whether competitive procurement is necessary. Applicable NAICS codes associated with the contract include 421430, 541511, and 611420.