Information Technology Support in the Development, Implementation, Maintenance, and Enhancements of NRL Automated Systems

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to negotiate with Stacked Systems LLC on a sole source award to a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concern for the procurment of information technology support in the development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the automated systems supporting the NRL Human Resource Office (HRO).  These systems were designed for and are unique to NRL.  No other Government or civilian agency utilizes these systems.  Stacked Systems has been involved in the design, development, and maintence of the NRL HRO Demonstration Project automated systems since its inception and is the only contractor with readily available knowledge, understanding, and skills in the design, development, and maintenance of the software and algorithms of NRL's demonstration project.  As a result, it has been determined that Stacked Systems is the only one who can satisfy agency requirements.  The statuatory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304-(c)(5) and FAR 6.302-5(b)(6) Authorized or Required by Statute.

This notice of intent is not a request for proposal.  However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal.  All responses received by 23 September 2016 will be considered.  Responses and capability statements shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Constance Reedus at constance.reedus@nrl.navy.mil.  Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Government does not intend to use FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

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