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This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific's (NIWC Pacific) int... This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific's (NIWC Pacific) intent to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to Pennsylvania State University, The under the authority of FAR 13.106?1(b) due to only one source being reasonably available to meet the Government's needs. Pennsylvania State University, The UEID: NPM2J7MSCF61 CAGE: 7A720 Address: 201 Old Main Road University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802-1503 The requirement is for the procurement for the fabrication, characterization, and exploration of nanomaterial-based neuromorphic hardware. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source believing that it can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis, and must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided. Responses must be submitted in writing via email no later than 12 PM PST on 30 November 2022. Telephone responses and requests will not be accepted. A determination by the Government not to compete the requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Acquisition of Commercial Items under FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisitions Procedures under FAR Part 13 apply. The applicable NAICS Code is 541713, Research and Development in Nanotechnology, and the size standard is 1000 employees. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Complete SAM registration means a registered UEID and CAGE. The point of contact for this announcement is Jose Neri, josedejesus.neri@navy.mil. Cognizant Contracting Office: NIWC Pacific, 53560 Hull St. San Diego, CA 92152. Contracting Officer: Ryan S. Conrad, ryan.s.conrad3.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-553-5585.