NOTICE_OF_INTENT_TO_AWARD_A_SOLE_SOURCE.pdf

N00173-19-AR02

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 telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures:

• FAR Part 13.501 (a) for purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to

Wind River Systems of Yardley, PA to furnish:

15 VxWorks Named User subscriptions.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 511210 with the size standard of $38,500,000.00. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) is 7030.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. 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.

The point of contact is: Arthur Rego email: arthur.rego@nrlssc.navy.mil.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.

This notice will close on: April 14, 2019 at 1630 CDT.