D--RTI Software
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of the US Navy US Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Real-Time Innovations, Inc (RTI) for RTI Connext DDS Secure Developer Subscription and Basic Support. This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract and not a request for competitive quotes. Firms believing they can meet the requirement should submit a capability statement and pricing by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
NUWC Keyport requires a commercially available subscription for the RTI DDS Secure Developer Subscription (part number 899-20-85-00-01) and the Basic Support Subscription (part number 869-20-00-00). RTI has been identified as the sole manufacturer and only source capable of providing these specific items to meet NUWC Keyport's immediate needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Real-Time Innovations, Inc (RTI)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: February 10, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses in the form of capability statements and pricing information are sought from firms who believe the DOI, IBC/AQD should not pursue this sole source procurement. The government will use this information to determine if a competitive acquisition is feasible. Marketing brochures or generic company literature will not be considered.
Additional Notes
Proprietary information submitted will be protected from release outside the evaluation panel, provided it is clearly marked. The government will not reimburse for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed action is solely at its discretion. The government reserves the right to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) based on responses.