Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Zarf software. The compliant material is available solely from Defense Unicorns (DU), as the required timeframe can o... The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Zarf software. The compliant material is available solely from Defense Unicorns (DU), as the required timeframe can only be sold through DU. The NAICS code is 511210 and the business size is $41.5 million. The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to DU. The proposed action is for Zarf, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: DU is the only source of the required items, with no compatible service on the market. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Defense Unicorns using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 11:59AM 7 September 2022. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 11:59AM on 09/07/2022 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.bonaiuto@navy.mil and Barbaraann Witz and barbaraann.witz@navy.mil.