Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Red Hat software. The compliant service is available solely from Red Hat through a DOD Electronics License Agreement.... The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Red Hat software. The compliant service is available solely from Red Hat through a DOD Electronics License Agreement. The NAICS code is 541519 and the business size is $34 million. The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Red Hat. The proposed action is for Ansible Tower licenses, 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: the ELA exists as a mandatory source for the DON. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Red Hat using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 11:59AM 04 May 2023. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 11:59AM on 05/04/2023 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.