Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Signature Research, Inc.

The Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) intends to award a sole source contract to Signature Research, Inc. under FAR 13.106-1(b), indicating the company is the only source capable of meeting the government's requirement. The contract falls under the Engineering Services NAICS category (541330) with a business size standard of $25.5 million. This pre-solicitation notice is specifically focused on commercial item acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures. The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2025, with a response deadline of March 26, 2025. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the agency will consider inquiries from other responsible sources that believe they can fulfill the requirement, with the caveat that phone or fax questions will not be accepted.

The contract does not have a specific set-aside designation and will be evaluated under standard commercial item acquisition protocols. Signature Research, Inc. is positioned as the sole potential contractor for this opportunity, suggesting they have unique capabilities or proprietary technologies that meet the Navy's specific requirements. The procurement falls under the Information Technology and Telecommunications Product Service Code (PSC 7-P), indicating the services are likely technology or engineering-related. While specific award values are not disclosed in the notice, the NAICS size standard of $25.5 million provides a potential insight into the scale of the potential contract. Interested parties have a narrow window to submit alternative capabilities, with the response period lasting approximately one week from the initial posting date.