Custom Software: Phenomenological model relating the crack growth rate to stress intensity factors
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00173-25-NOI-MR37
- Agency
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20375, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent for a sole source procurement to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The procurement, designated as N00173-25-NOI-MR37, concerns the development of custom software for a phenomenological model that relates crack growth rate to stress intensity factors. This is classified as a pre-solicitation notice under NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services. The notice was posted on September 4, 2025, and is not a competitive solicitation but rather an intent to award directly to Duke University. The government has identified Duke University as the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements for this specialized software development project.
The primary purpose of this procurement is to develop an advanced modeling and generation framework for crack propagation datasets, focusing on implementing Bayesian calibration methods for Hartman-Schijve model parameters and creating sophisticated sampling algorithms for materials from additive manufacturing and polymer-based composites. Interested parties have until September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET to submit capability statements demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The project requires highly specialized expertise, including a Principal Investigator with a PhD in computational mechanics and a Scientist/Researcher with an MS in computational engineering. The contractor will be responsible for delivering bi-annual reports covering labor, financial status, technical analysis, and software development, with the government retaining unlimited rights to all source codes and technical data produced. This research initiative aims to expand NRL's predictive capabilities for fatigue crack growth through the development of statistical methods that can effectively handle data variability while maintaining mathematical and physical accuracy.
Notice text
Notice of Intent
Solicitation #: N00173-25-NOI-MR37
Procurement Type: Pre-Solicitation
Date Posted: 9/4/2025
Custom Software:
Phenomenological model relating the crack growth rate to stress intensity factors
PSC: DA10
NAICS Code: 541511
Response Date: 9/11/2025, 2 pm ET
Primary POC: Maribel Ramirez
Description:
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.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price award to Duke University in Durham, NC for Custom Software: Phenomenological model relating the crack growth rate to stress intensity factors. The Sole Source is for Brand Name supplies and services outlined in the Attachment 1- SOW.
The proposed award is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.501.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, 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.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the subject line of your e-mail.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. Point of contact for this synopsis is Maribel Ramirez. Responses to this synopsis should be sent to maribel.ramirez23.civ@us.navy.mil.
Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20375
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1- SOW.pdf |
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