# Notice of Intent to Sole Source NLign Software License

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6582024simacqkn000000281

- Solicitation number: N65820-24-SIMACQ-KN00000-0281
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Fleet Readiness Center (N68520)
- NAICS: 513210 Software Publishers
- 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.
- First posted: June 18, 2024
- Last posted: June 18, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d8a5da880a3d4245b4aad07787698f2e/view

## Description

The Commander Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) hereby gives notice of their intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to NLign Analytics, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, on a sole source basis. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 8.405-6(a) (C), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

COMFRC HQ, NLign Annual Software License Support COMFRC requires a one-year lease of one hundred fifty (150) Nlign Professional Software (150 NLign Professional MX/Support Digital Photo/Bulk Import, 1 NThread Enterprise Server MX/Support, and NCheck - 10 User Pack MX/Support). NLign Analytics is the origial equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the NLign software, and retains all the proprietary /techincal data rights required to supply the necessary software licenses.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received by the closing date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement without impacting the requirement.

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The point of contact for this requirement is Jeff Smith, jeffrey.t.smith6.civ@us.navy.mil.

## Publications

- June 18, 2024: Special notice, due June 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice d8a5da880a3d4245b4aad07787698f2e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d8a5da880a3d4245b4aad07787698f2e/view

## Points of contact

- Jeffrey Smith, jeffrey.t.smith6.civ@us.navy.mil

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