Notice of Intent to Sole Source to the University of South Carolina

The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, intends to award a sole source
order to the University of South Carolina (USC), 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 414,
Columbia, SC 29208. The order will acquire, on a sole source basis, a comprehensive
Economic Impact Assessment of all NIWC Atlantic business activities in South Carolina,
Virginia, Florida, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and overall nationwide.
USC has completed the previous three assessments using proprietary methodologies and
algorithms. These assessments allow for longitudinal analysis and direct data
comparisons to previous assessments. Delivery is expected 243 days after award. The
estimated value of this procurement is <$250,000. This action is conducted under the
authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for single source. The Government anticipates the award
of a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order. The applicable North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690, with an applicable size standard of $19M.
This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes. Any response to this
notice is due in writing with sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the
requirements within fifteen (15) days of the date of this publication. Responses to this
announcement may be submitted to elizabeth.m.scannell2.civ@us.navy.mil. A
determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is
solely within the discretion of the Government. This action is conducted under FAR Part
13. System Award Management (SAM) registration is required for all vendors doing
business with the Department of Defense (DOD). This notice is posted on the NAVWAR
e-Commerce website: https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil.