Coverity (Black Duck) Renewal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp for the renewal of Black Duck Software - Coverity licenses. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather an announcement of the intent to utilize simplified acquisition procedures for specific software requirements.
Scope of Work
The procurement covers the renewal of Coverity software licenses for a 12-month term across two specific codebases:
- Cryptographic Technology: 275,000 units (Item ID C157-0)
- Cross Domain System: 25,000 units (Item ID C157-0)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (FAR 13.106-1(b))
- Duration: 12-month term
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source intent)
- Response Due: December 17, 2026
- Published: February 11, 2026
Evaluation
While the government intends to award this to Carahsoft, interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The determination to compete the requirement based on responses is solely at the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
All correspondence regarding this notice must reference number N00173-26-Q-1301308160 in the subject line. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information.