Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source on December 5, 2025, announcing its intention to award a contract using other than full and open competition procedures. This special notice is classified under the Software Publishers NAICS category and represents a significant procurement opportunity for Oracle-related products and services. The sole source approach indicates that the agency has determined there is only one responsible source capable of meeting the government's specific requirements. The notice applies to the broader Department of Defense enterprise, reflecting the critical nature of Oracle infrastructure across military IT operations. Interested parties should take note of this announcement as it signals the agency's procurement intent and allows for potential challenge periods before contract award.

The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of Oracle solutions, including perpetual and subscription-based software licenses, maintenance and support renewals, Software as a Service offerings, hardware and hardware support, engineered systems with associated support, Oracle Advanced Customer Services, and Oracle Consulting Services. These resources are intended to support IT operations across the entire DoD enterprise, underscoring the strategic importance of the requirement. The due date for this special notice is December 25, 2025, providing stakeholders with a limited window to review and respond to the sole source justification. While this is structured as a sole source procurement, contractors or interested parties may still have the opportunity to submit protests or alternative proposals during the notice period. The scope of services and products required suggests that Oracle has been identified as the sole qualified provider capable of delivering the integrated solutions necessary for DoD IT operations at the required scale and capability level.