# TACLANE-FLEX Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017326q1301395195 - Solicitation number: N00173-26-Q-1301395195 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: Naval Research Laboratory (N00173) - NAICS: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing - Product or service code: 7B20 Hardware, software, and other equipment needed for specialized High Performance Computing (HPC) systems used in solving complex computational problems through massive concurrent use of computing resources and parallel processing techniques. - Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia - First posted: August 13, 2026 - Last posted: August 13, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/447073a3afd1416b8f76e07a4a2fb7e5/view ## Description NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TO General Dynamics Mission Systems 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 purchase order to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Dedham, MA to furnish: TACLANE-FLEX The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334111 with the size standard of L. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7B20. 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 within 2 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: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301395195 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email. ## Publications - August 13, 2026: Special notice, due August 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT. Notice 447073a3afd1416b8f76e07a4a2fb7e5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/447073a3afd1416b8f76e07a4a2fb7e5/view ## Points of contact - Marche Hampton, Marche.t.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil, 2029231386 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017326q1301395195.