A -- Intent to Sole Source

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to Information Systems Labs under the authority of FAR Part 6.302.1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), indicating that only one responsible source is available for this contract. The contract, valued at approximately $75,000, involves the provision of complex algorithm analysis and evaluation of system designs to support the Novel Satellite Communications Program. No solicitation or request for quotation will be issued for this effort, but interested parties capable of meeting the requirements may submit a written response within 15 calendar days from the announcement date. Responses must be addressed to Anthony E. Cicala, the Contracting Officer at DARPA’s Contracts Management Office, either by mail or email. The government retains full discretion to decide whether to compete the requirement based on the submissions received. The contract falls under NAICS code 541690 and is managed by DARPA within the Department of Defense, with the office located in Arlington, VA. This arrangement reflects DARPA’s intent to streamline the acquisition process by utilizing a sole source contractor with specialized capabilities necessary for this unique technical effort.