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Numerical Weather Prediction Research and Development Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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The Naval Research Laboratory within the Department of Defense intends to award a sole source cost plus fixed fee contract to Science Applications International Corporation for continued support of Numerical Weather Prediction research and development. This notice serves as a formal intent to procure services from a single source rather than a request for competitive proposals, as the agency has determined that only one source can satisfy the specific requirements. While no solicitation package is available, other firms may submit a capability statement or proposal to the contract specialist within 15 days of the publication date to demonstrate their ability to provide the necessary developmental experience. The government maintains full discretion over whether to compete the procurement based on the responses received. The primary point of contact for this action is Brandon Zellers.

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Sole source cost plus fixed fee contract for SAIC numerical weather prediction research.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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52680, CA, USA

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SAIC_SoW_SSN+Draft.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Brandon Zellers
Tamara Jenkins

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This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.


The U.S. Department of Navy, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Contracting Division intends to enter into a sole source cost plus fixed-fee contract with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for the continuation of support for Numerical Weather Prediction R&D.


This notice is being posted to meet the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2 and DFARS 206.302-1. A solicitation will not be posted; however, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contract Specialist within 15 days of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to provide developmental experience. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal, which shall be considered. However, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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