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Technical Rigor Training Course

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N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0112Federal

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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 Eastern Research Group, Inc. for the delivery of a Technical Rigor Training Course, citing that this vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s specific requirements under FAR 12.102(a) and 41 USC 1901. The NAICS code for this requirement is 611430, and the FSC code is U008, with no set-aside classification applied. This notice is not a request for quotes, and no competitive solicitation will be issued unless compelling evidence presented by other vendors before the deadline demonstrates that full and open competition would be advantageous to the government. All responses must be submitted in writing via email to Marjorie Gray by July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST, and must include clear, concise documentation proving bona fide capability; oral communications are not permitted. Responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management, and no costs incurred in responding to this notice will be reimbursed by the government.

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Eastern Research Group to receive noncompetitive contract for Technical Rigor Training Course by July 30, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head DivisionView Agency

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611430 - Professional and Management Development TrainingView NAICS

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Indian Head, MD, 20640, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division
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OfficeINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA
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Office AddressINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA
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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 Eastern Research Group, INC provide the following service:


Technical Rigor Training Course

This action is to be undertaken in accordance with FAR 12.102 (a) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements


The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 611430. The FSC code is U008. 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 41 USC 1901.


This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by July 30, 2026 at 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 30 July 10:00am EST on 2026. 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 and capabilities to Marjorie Gray, via email: marjorie.m.gray2.civ@us.navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.

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