Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Useful Fiction

The Department of the Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center in San Diego has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a noncompetitive, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order with Useful Fiction LLC. The procurement falls under the NAICS category of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510) and the Product Service Code for Books, Maps, and Other Publications (76). This sole-source acquisition indicates the agency has determined Useful Fiction LLC is the only capable vendor for their specific requirements. The pre-solicitation was posted on February 14, 2025, with responses due by February 21, 2025, suggesting a rapid procurement timeline. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, the noncompetitive nature implies the vendor has unique capabilities or specialized expertise that makes them the preferred contractor.

The notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the procurement is open to standard competitive principles. The contract appears to be with Useful Fiction LLC as the sole source provider, which suggests they have proprietary capabilities or unique qualifications for the project. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement is being conducted by the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, a defense agency, which typically indicates rigorous technical or strategic requirements. The short response window of one week suggests the agency is seeking to expedite the procurement process and has likely pre-coordinated many details with the intended contractor.