Intent to Sole Source-DSEND Cert and Training

This notice of intent to sole source is issued pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101 and RFO 12.102. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source purchase order with Nuytco Research Ltd., the Original Equipment Manufacturer, under the authority of RFO 12.201-1 and 41 U.S.C.

1901. The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), a federal shared services provider, is completing this procurement on behalf of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The purchase order is for training and technician qualification on the Deep-Sea Expeditionary No Decompression (DSEND) Dive Suite, consisting of two 2-week classes.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 541990, covering all other professional, scientific, and technical services with a size standard of $19.5 million. In accordance with RFO 5.101(d), this notice will be posted for 15 days. Please note, this is not a Request For competitive Quotes (RFQ) and no RFQ will be issued for this requirement.