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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to Comsol, Inc. for software licenses, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases below the $350,000 threshold. This notice clarifies that no competitive proposals are being requested, as Comsol, Inc. is considered the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. Interested parties may submit information demonstrating why competition would be beneficial, but the government retains full discretion to proceed without competition. The notice specifies that this is not a solicitation, no solicitation package is available, and email requests for packages will not be honored. Responses must include clear evidence supporting the advantage of competition and will be considered solely to determine if a competitive process should be initiated. The point of contact for this acquisition is Maximilian Fritts, and responses referencing notice number N00173-26-Q-1301368797 must be submitted by June 12, 2026, at 1700 hours. The acquisition will be performed in Washington, DC, under the Department of Defense.
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NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
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 email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Comsol, Inc. for: Software Licenses.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. 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. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301368797 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Closes 06/12/2026 1700 hours
