A -- Intent to Sole Source

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) intends to award a sole source contract to Drexler Associates, Inc. under the authority of FAR Part 6.302.1, referencing 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), which allows for contracting with only one responsible source. This contract is to support DARPA in evaluating its current organizational systems, structures, and processes for fostering radical innovation and breakthrough technology. The contractor is expected to recommend additional measures that could improve DARPA's performance in this area. The contract is valued at less than $200,000, and no formal solicitation or request for quote will be issued. Although this is a sole source contract, DARPA has opened a brief window for any other potential offerors who believe they can meet the requirement to submit a written response within 15 calendar days of the announcement. Such responses should be directed to Anthony E. Cicala, the Contracting Officer, via email or mail. The decision whether to compete the requirement based on any submitted responses rests solely with the government. This contract falls under the NAICS code 541690 and is managed within DARPA's Contracts Management Office located in Arlington, Virginia.