Notice of Intent - Sole Source

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for CEMS annual maintenance.  The NAICS code is 541330 and the Product/Service Code is J066.
The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Northern Engineering, Inc.  The proposed action is for CEMS maintenance renewal 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: Northern Engineering, Inc is the proprietary vendor for CEMS.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Northern Engineering, Inc using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.      
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than May 3, 2021.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by May 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST will be considered by the Government.  Any questions must be received via e-mail by April 30, 2021 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.