Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) requires ongoing maintenance and support for the following software information toolsets already in place: HammerFist and Operations Center.

The Contracting Department, NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center (FLC), Norfolk intends to negotiate a Sole-Source Firm Fixed-Price contract and will utilize procedures under FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items with Vulnerability Research Labs (VRL), 2100 Reston Parkway, Suite 500 Reston, VA 20191-1244. The proposed requirement is to acquire ongoing maintenance and support for the following software information toolsets already in place: HammerFist and Operations Center as required by Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC). These toolsets are Network Investigative Technique tools. They are used to conduct operational capabilities in network security and information assurance assessment.

This is a Sole Source Action because these software toolsets are available exclusively from Vulnerability Research Labs. VRL is the sole developer, manufacturer, and distributor of these software toolsets and the only provider of the requested ongoing maintenance and support. This maintenance and support is essential for each toolset proper functioning. The period of performance for this requirement will consist of one (1) 12-month base period and two (2) 12-month option periods. The anticipated date of the award is on or about 19 July 2016. The anticipated start date of performance is 01 August 2016. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotations; however, all responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

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