Notice of Intent to Sole Source to the University of South Carolina

The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, intends to award a sole source order to the University of South Carolina (USC), 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 414, Columbia, SC 29208. The order will acquire, on a sole source basis, a comprehensive Economic Impact Assessment of all NIWC Atlantic business activities in South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and overall nationwide.

USC has completed the previous three assessments using proprietary methodologies and algorithms. These assessments allow for longitudinal analysis and direct data comparisons to previous assessments. Delivery is expected 243 days after award. The estimated value of this procurement is <$250,000. This action is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for single source. The Government anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690, with an applicable size standard of $19M. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes. Any response to this notice is due in writing with sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirements within fifteen (15) days of the date of this publication. Responses to this announcement may be submitted to elizabeth.m.scannell2.civ@us.navy.mil.

A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This action is conducted under FAR Part 13. System Award Management (SAM) registration is required for all vendors doing business with the Department of Defense (DOD). This notice is posted on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website: https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil.