COKE Fellowship Program

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N6893626SIMACQD0AT000E0AT0000003
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Griffiss Institute for the Chemistry Opportunities in Knowledge and Exploration (COKE) Program Fall 2026 cohort, with a capability-statement response deadline of July 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST. This is a notice of intent under FAR 6.103.1; no competitive solicitation or RFQ will be issued. The award reflects continuation of existing research. The program supports six interns. Interested parties may submit written capability statements by the deadline to demonstrate ability to perform required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule; responses must reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD0AT000E0AT0000003 and be directed to Donell Sims at Donell.e.duenassims.civ@us.navy.mil. All vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration prior to submission. Contractors must hold Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) certification to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or export-controlled information. CUI access is limited to a single designated point of contact per CAGE code, listed as Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by the Defense Logistics Agency. The DD 2345 must be approved before requesting CUI access in SAM.gov. The notice recommends that interested parties begin SAM registration processes at least 10–15 days in advance to ensure active status before award.

Notice text

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. 

In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for: 

1) Chemistry Opportunities in Knowledge and Exploration (COKE) Program – Fall 2026 (6 interns)  

To Griffiss Institute, 592 Hangar Rd STE 200, Rome NY as the only source due to continuation of existing research.  

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 7/27/2026 at 4:00 PM PST.  The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD0AT000E0AT0000003 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule.  Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email:  Donell Sims Donell.e.duenassims.civ@us.navy.mil  

All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration.  

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program:  https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.  

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