Notice of Intent - Sole Source

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Penguin Cluster management and support services.  The NAICS code is 541512 and the Product/Service Code is R425.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Penguin Computing.  The proposed action is for Penguin support services 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: Penguin Computing is the proprietary service provider for their HPC clusters.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Penguin Computing using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.       

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than August 31, 2022.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by August 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST will be considered by the Government.  Any questions must be received via e-mail by August 29, 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.