Synopsis N0018925Q09091.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE This is a sole source synopsis published for informational purposes only. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Regional Directorate Contracting Department hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) contract to Battelle Memorial Institute (Address: 505 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201-2696). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A Justification and Approval for the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared.

The contractor will provide research and development services in the area of protective clothing and equipment for the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF). has identified a need for integrated basic and applied research, developmental coordination, acquisition, engineering support, test & evaluation, preparation to/of fielding a diverse family of clothing and textiles used in various military applications to include chemical/biological (CB), ballistic defense, flame resistant and other protective clothing and equipment products. The primary purpose of the requirement is to study, analyze, advise, research, and develop deliverables to advance scientific and technical information through the application of knowledge and resources in achieving NCTRF’s mission requirements. The objective of requirement is to provide research and development support for chemical/biological (CB) and multifunctional protection technologies, encompassing development from technology inception to transition. Support shall include research, development, maturation, demonstration, and transition of new technologies while also providing Science and Technology (S&T) solutions for the sustainment of fielded technologies. This will be accomplished through analysis of CB, ballistic, flame resistant, and other protection technologies and systems, and analysis of resulting test data. Additional program support shall include market surveys; identification of emerging requirements; materials and design concept development; fabrication of design concept prototypes for new protective clothing and equipment systems; conduct of laboratory tests and field demonstrations; analysis, reporting and documentation. The proposed effort will include a 12-month base period and will include four (4), one-year option terms.

NAICS Code: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology -- (Size Standard 1000 Employees).

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 18 August 2025, 3PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

All responsible sources may submit an offer; however, only services meeting the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility’s requirements will be considered for award. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine whether a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information. No documents submitted will be returned. By submitting an offer, the offeror is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist Kevin James by email at kevin.n.james5.civ@us.navy.mil. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor’s capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.

Point of Contact: Kevin James, Code 234.2, Contract Specialist (e-mail: kevin.n.james5.civ@us.navy.mil).