Notification of Intent to Sole Source Contract to Unique Communications

The Naval Supply Systems Command has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Unique Communications for CAIRS software maintenance services. This notice is classified under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the procurement. The contracting agency is the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, a defense agency within the federal government. The opportunity is identified as a Special Notice rather than a formal solicitation, indicating this is an advance notification to the contracting community. The point of contact for this procurement is Keishla Valenzuela, who can be reached at Keishla.a.valenzuela.civ@us.navy.mil.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors of the government's intention to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other qualified firms to demonstrate their capabilities. The required services include CAIRS software maintenance, software updates, technical support, and training services. Contractors who believe they can fulfill these requirements may submit capability statements that specifically address how they can provide these services without causing degradation to existing services or schedule delays. No specific deadline is mentioned in the notice, and this is explicitly stated as not being a Request for Quote. To be considered, firms must demonstrate they possess the technical capability to maintain the CAIRS software system and can ensure continuity of service without disruption to current operations.