N66001-26-Q-6067: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Planet Labs Federal, Inc

The Department of the Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award (N66001-26-Q-6067) for a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to be awarded on a noncompetitive basis. This special notice was posted on February 18, 2026, and announces the Navy's intention to award the contract to Planet Labs Federal, Inc., located in Arlington, Virginia. The notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.201, which requires the government to provide advance notice of its intent to award contracts on a sole source basis. The publication of this notice allows interested parties a brief window to submit protests or provide relevant information before the anticipated award. The specific technical requirements and contract details are referenced in an attachment to the original notice.

The purpose of this special notice is to formally announce the Navy's intent to conduct a sole source procurement with Planet Labs Federal, Inc., rather than engaging in competitive bidding. The notice establishes a due date of February 25, 2026, for any interested parties to submit written objections or exceptions to the noncompetitive award rationale. Given the sole source nature of this procurement, only Planet Labs Federal, Inc. is eligible to compete for this particular contract, as the Navy has determined the company possesses unique qualifications or capabilities necessary to meet the government's requirements. No set-aside provisions have been applied to this opportunity, indicating it was not restricted to small businesses or other designated groups. Interested parties seeking additional details regarding the contract's scope, technical specifications, or the justification for sole source award should review the attached documentation provided by NIWC Pacific.