Space Science Information Technology Support

The U.S. Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Contracting Division has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Information Delivery Systems, LLC (IDS) for Space Science Information Technology Support services. This Notice of Intent is not a competitive solicitation or request for proposals, but rather a notification required under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-1. The contract will encompass comprehensive IT management, system integration, programming, maintenance, training, and testing for all information systems supporting the Space Science Division (SSD). The determination to proceed with sole source contracting is based on the Government's assessment that only IDS can satisfy the agency's requirements. However, the Government retains discretion to compete the procurement if warranted by responses received.

Any firm believing it can meet the requirements may submit written notification, capability statements, proposals, or quotations within 15 days of publication (by March 12, 2026) to demonstrate comparable capabilities and relevant developmental experience in sufficient detail. All responsible sources are eligible to submit competing documentation, and the Government will evaluate all submissions received, though the final decision to compete remains solely within Government discretion. The scope of work includes managing over 400 computing devices across multiple operating systems, maintaining management information systems based on Oracle platforms, supporting three specialized research branches, and providing help desk and security support aligned with DoD standards. Contractor personnel must meet security clearance requirements, including a DoD National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) for all staff, DoD SECRET clearance for those handling classified materials, and Information Assurance Training certification for system administrators with privileged access. Deliverables will include monthly technical reports, technology evaluations, work plans, and software documentation, all performed under the technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative.