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The U.S. Coast Guard intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Stichting Maritiem Research Instituut Nederland, doing business as MARIN, for access to the PANSHIP software to support seakeeping analysis of coast guard cutter boats. The estimated value of the contract is $11,600, and the requirement falls under NAICS code 513210 with a product service code of 7A21. MARIN is designated as the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s technical needs, as no other entity can provide the specialized simulation capability required to evaluate the dynamic stability of vessels in moderate to severe sea conditions. The acquisition is justified under RFO FAR 6.103-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), allowing for non-competitive procurement based on the sole source exemption, and is conducted under simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions below the threshold. This notice is not a solicitation for offers and no competitive bids will be accepted unless compelling evidence is submitted demonstrating that competition would be advantageous without imposing undue cost or delay to mission-critical objectives. Responses must be provided via email to the contracting officer, Joshua C. Richardson, by August 12, 2026, and only written submissions will be considered; phone inquiries will not be acknowledged. The technical contact is Nader Michael Makram. The acquisition is not set aside for small businesses, and performance will take place in Curtis Bay, Maryland. The agency retains sole discretion over whether to proceed with the sole-source award or open the requirement to competition based on any feedback received.
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Curtis Bay, MD, 21226, USASet-Aside
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION
Notice of Intent Number: 52000PR260026869
1. Synopsis of the Requirement
The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract/purchase order to the proposed contractor identified below. It is the belief of the Government that this organization is the sole source to fulfill the need of one responsible source to satisfy the agency’s requirement. (See attached justification).
Proposed Contractor
STICHTING MARITIEM RESEARCH INSTITUUT NEDERLAND
(DBA: MARIN)
Contractor Address
HAAGSTEEG 2, Wageningen 6708 PM, Netherlands
Requirement Title
PANSHIP software access for seakeeping analysis
Total Estimated Value
$11,600.00
2. Regulatory and Statutory Authority
This sole-source contracting action is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation / Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) guidelines. Under the RFO, simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions are consolidated under RFO FAR Part 12 (specifically RFO FAR 12.201-1 (Simplified procedures) and RFO FAR 12.102(a) for acquisitions valued at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold).
The statutory and regulatory authorities permitting other than full and open competition are:
- Regulatory Authority: RFO FAR 6.103-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) [or applicable authority for DoD/Coast Guard].
3. Acquisition Details
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code
513210
SBA Small Business Size Standard
Not a small business
Product Service Code (PSC)
7A21
Requirement Summary:
To develop a model that simulates coast guard cutter boats. The use of PANSHIP will provide the Coast Guard with state-of-the-practice simulation capability to evaluate the dynamic stability of boats and cutters in moderate to severe seaways.
4. Submission Instructions to Interested Parties
This hereby constitutes a synopsis of the items included in this requirement. This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes or proposals, and a written solicitation will not be issued. However, responses to this notice demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder critical mission objectives will be considered.
The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive solicitation for future requirements regarding this program. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
5. Points of Contact
Questions or comments regarding this Notice of Intent should be directed to the Contracting Officer via e-mail only. Phone calls or voicemail messages will not be accepted and will not receive a response.
Contracting Officer
JOSHUA CODY RICHARDSON
Email: Joshua.C.Richardson2@uscg.mil
Technical Point of Contact
NADER MICHAEL MAKRAM
Email: Michael.M.Nader@uscg.mil
Thank you.
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