Notice of Intent - Sole Source - Fracture Mechanics Testing

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for fracture mechanics services. The NAICS code is 541380 and the Product/Service Code is B599.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to University of Virgina, J.T. Burns Research Group.  The proposed action is for fracture testing for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reason: University of Virgina, J.T. Burns Research Group is the sole practitioner of the method required for this testing.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to University of Virgina, J.T. Burns Research Group using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.       

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than September 15, 2022.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by September 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST will be considered by the Government.  Any questions must be received via e-mail by September 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  

Inquiries should be directed to Steven Besanko at steven.besanko@navy.mil.