NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C., intends to award a sole source contract under solicitation number N00173-25-Q-1301381359 for services classified under NAICS code 513210, which pertains to data processing, hosting, and related services. The notice was posted on July 17, 2026, with a response deadline of July 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, leaving a narrow window for any potential offerors to submit objections or indicate interest. The contract will be performed at the agency’s location in Washington, D.C. with no set-aside designation specified, indicating the award will not be reserved for small businesses or other socio-economic categories. Point of contact for inquiries is Carrie Cawley, with Katrina Gallagher as a secondary contact, both reachable via official Navy email addresses. The contract action is being conducted under the authority to establish a sole source award, which typically implies that only one qualified vendor exists capable of meeting the government’s specific requirements, or that extraordinary circumstances justify bypassing competitive procedures. All relevant documentation and further details are accessible through the provided SAM.gov link, and any interested parties must act before the stated deadline to ensure their concerns are formally considered.