N66001-25-Q-6238: notice of intent to sole source award to planet labs federal, INC.
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N66001-25-Q-6238
- Agency
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Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Place of performance
- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific 4297 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110 92110
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy, specifically the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, has issued a Special Notice (ID: N66001-25-Q-6238) announcing its intent to sole source a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Planet Labs Federal, Inc. The notice was published on June 4, 2025, and pertains to a satellite telecommunications procurement under NAICS Code 517410. The government intends to negotiate exclusively with Planet Labs Federal, Inc. under FAR 13.106-1(b), citing that this vendor is the only source capable of meeting their specific requirements. The procurement involves PlanetScope Vessel Detection services, including area of interest (AOI) bundles and operational support analytics.
Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns via email to Dane Black at dane.j.black.civ@us.navy.mil by 1100 PST on Monday, June 9, 2025. All responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a registered Unique Entity ID (UEID) and CAGE Code. The solicitation will follow FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items, though the government emphasizes that all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation for consideration. The procurement includes three specific line items: two PlanetScope Vessel Detection bundles covering 1,000,000 sq km each, and operational support analytics for additional weekly analysis. The total estimated value falls under the $44 million annual receipts size standard for the satellite telecommunications category.
Notice text
N66001-25-Q-6238: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Planet Labs Federal, Inc. This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific?s intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to Planet Labs Federal, Inc. (CAGE: 7YM73) of 2101 Wilson BLVD STE 1201 Arlington, Virginia 22201-3078, United States. ITEM 1 - MFG: Planet Labs Federal, Inc. / DESC: PlanetScope Vessel Detection for Government Bundle-AOI of 1,000,000 sq km / QTY: 1ITEM 2 - MFG: Planet Labs Federal, Inc. / DESC: PlanetScope Vessel Detection for Government Bundle-AOI of 1,000,000 sq km / QTY: 1 ITEM 3 - MFG: Planet Labs Federal, Inc. / DESC: Operational support cost for additional analytics per week Total ROM for both exercises for two weeks / QTY: 4 The Government intends to negotiate solely with Planet Labs Federal, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), only one source capable of meeting the Government?s requirement. FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR part 12 Acquisition of Commercial items, apply. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A copy of the Request for Quote will be made available upon request. The applicable NAICS Code is 517410 ? Satellite Telecommunications and the size standard is $44 Million in annual receipts. Capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail ONLY to Dane Black at dane.j.black.civ@us.navy.mil by 1100 PST Monday, 9 June 2025. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered. To respond to this announcement, reply via email to the address provided above, and upload your inquiry under NIWC Pacific/Open Solicitations/N66001-25-Q-6238. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Complete SAM registration means a registered UEID and CAGE Code numbers. Cognizant Contracting Office: NIWC Pacific, 53560 Hull St. San Diego, CA 92152.Contracting Officer: Jose Neri, josedejesus.neri.civ@us.navy.mil
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