Notice of Intent to Sole Source.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT

A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Observer Research Foundation, 20 Rouse Avenue Institutional AREA, New Delhi, Delhi, 110002, India. Under the authority of FAR 13.106 (1) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The requirement is for a partnership for Raisina Dialogue 2024. This requirement is for the Naval Postgraduate School; to attend and develop a panel discussion at Raisina Dialogue which will feature an upcoming joint studies book and topics in nuclear security and safety. The developed panel discussion will spotlight the upcoming book and is expected to provide opportunities for further cooperation. Raisina Dialogue is a conference organized/hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and includes opportunities for participation, discussion, and cooperation across topics related to geopolitics and geoeconomics.

The Vendor/Service Contractor shall secure, schedule, and promote a session at Raisina Dialogue 2024 (21-23 February 2024 in New Delhi, India) for the purposes of a panel discussion on an upcoming joint studies book and topics in nuclear security and safety. The anticipated award date of this action is on or before 18 Dec 2023. The applicable NAICS code is 561920.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the licenses and proof as being an authorized distributor of the product. Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.

Capability statements are due by 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST), Dec 05, 2023. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Amber Haverstick at the following email address at: amber.m.haverstick.civ@us.navy.mil

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED