Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Swarm Support

A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

This is not a solicitation or request for offers. 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 KS RESEARCH INC to furnish: Support for hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic optimization of UUV Swarms The North American Industry System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715 with the size standard of 1000 . The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / (PSC) procurement is AJ12 . This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1 for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice. 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. The

point of contact is: Richard Key , email: [email protected]. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email. RICHARD KEY Contracting (No Street Address

2) WASHINGTON, DC 20375-5328 USA to this opportunity.