Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N66001-26-Q-6038
- Agency
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Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- 92110
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC Pacific) issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source on January 2, 2026, announcing its intention to award a noncompetitive purchase order to Real-Time Innovations, Inc. (RTI) for commercial software licensing and support products. The solicitation is for RTI Connext DDS Secure Developer Subscriptions under simplified acquisition procedures governed by FAR Part 13 and FAR Part 12. This special notice represents the agency's determination that RTI is the only source capable of meeting the Government's specific technical requirements. The opportunity falls under the IT and Telecom Business Application Software category with NAICS Code 513210 for Software Publishers.
The primary objective of this sole source procurement is to acquire four RTI Connext DDS Secure Developer Subscription licenses (25-99 user tier) with a performance period of 12 months on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis. The deadline for interested vendors to submit inquiries is January 9, 2026, with responses directed to Jerome Abaya at Jerome.d.abaya.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing the solicitation number N66001-26-Q-6038. Although the Government intends to negotiate solely with RTI under FAR 13.106-1(b), any responsible source may submit a quotation for consideration; however, interested parties must clearly demonstrate their firm's ability to fulfill the requirement without compromising quality, accuracy, and reliability. The final determination to proceed with the sole source award or open the competition remains solely within the Government's discretion. This notice is anticipatory in nature and not binding, and interested vendors should request a copy of the Request for Quote directly from the point of contact.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole SourceThe Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center ? Pacific ((NIWC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order (PO) on a noncompetitive (sole source) basis to Real-Time Innovations, Inc. (RTI): Unique Entity ID H293LTV8R2U3 / CAGE Code 03FH8.The requirement is for the following RTI manufactured (MFR) commercial software (SW) license and support products:Manufacturer: RTIPart Number: 899-20-85-00-03Description: RTI Connext DDS Secure, Developer Subscription (25-99)Quantity: 4 EachPeriod of Performance (PoP): DOA ? 12 monthsThe Government intends to negotiate solely with RTI under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), only one source capable of meeting the Government?s requirement. FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR part 12 Acquisition of Commercial items, applies. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A copy of the Request for Quote will be made available upon request. The applicable NAICS Code is 513210 ? Software Publishers and the size standard is $47 Million.Please be advised the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding.This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source believing that it can fulfill the requirement may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Interest parties must clearly show the firm?s ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.The point of contact for this announcement is Jerome Abaya at Jerome.d.abaya.civ@us.navy.mil. To respond to this announcement, you must submit your inquiry s NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/ N66001-26-Q-6038 to the POC. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov . Complete SAM registration means a registered UEID and CAGE Code.
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