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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Chemical Abstract Service for the provision of the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform. This notice serves as an intent to sole source rather than a request for quotes, meaning no formal quotes will be requested through standard competitive procedures. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.101(b) with the North American Industry Classification System code 519290 and Product Service Code 7630. Interested parties wishing to challenge this noncompetitive approach must submit documentation demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All responses must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact by September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management to participate, and any information provided will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement process is warranted. The Government maintains full discretion regarding the decision to proceed with a noncompetitive contract action.
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Indian Head, MD, 20640, USASet-Aside
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Chemical Abstract Service / CAGE: 019P5 to provide:
SUPPLY: CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 519290. The PSC is 7630. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of FAR 13.101(b).
This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by September 3, 2026 by 10AM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Responses to this electronic notice must be made by September 3, 2026 by 10AM (EST). Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements, quotes, and capabilities to James (Jimmy) Ludwick, via email: james.e.ludwick2.civ@us.navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.
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