Software license for a modified version of an existing coatings degradation model (Coating Degradation API)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00173-26-NOI-JD05
- Agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- 20375, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source purchase order to Computational Mechanics International for a software license for a modified version of an existing coatings degradation model, designated as the Coating Degradation API. This Special Notice, posted on November 10, 2025, indicates that NRL has determined only one responsible source can satisfy its requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC code 7B20 (IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute), with a small business size standard of $47 million. The purchase will be executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for acquisitions not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.
The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that NRL intends to award this sole source contract to Computational Mechanics International and to solicit input from potential competitors regarding whether competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government. Interested parties must respond between the posted date of November 10, 2025, and the closing date of November 13, 2025, with clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would benefit the Government. Responses should reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-NOI-JD05 in all correspondence. While there are no specific eligibility restrictions stated, respondents should understand that the Government will consider all submissions solely to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted, and the Government retains full discretion in making this determination. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information.
Notice text
NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Computational Mechanics International for the purchase of a Software license for a modified version of an existing coatings degradation model (Coating Degradation API).
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513210 with a size standard of $47M. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7B20.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-NOI-JD05 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
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