Occluded corrosion model development

NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available, and email requests will not be honored. 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 to Elsyca Inc, for multiphysics models that capture species transport and corrosivity changes in electrolytes as function of oxidation reactions and oxide formation in occluded spaces - such as occur in crevices - in the form of executable libraries that can be called by the A-CID software suite, a revised version of the Corrosion Informed Design software developed by NRL and NSWC-CD.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541511 with size standard of up tu $34,000,000 Small The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is DA10. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. 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. Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-25-Q-1301272221 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email. Closes 12/08/25 5pm ET