N66001-26-Q-6043 Notice of Intent to Sole Source to AFCEA International (CAGE 0N782)
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.
The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) hereby publicizes itsintention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basiswith AFCEA. The requirement is for the purchase of the following:NAML 2026 Event Pre-planning labor and logistics: Includes pre-planning and logistical coordination to includeplanning meetings, site selection and contracting, budgeting, food and beverage, signage, floor planning,advertising, and related support.NAML 2026 A/V and hybrid Event capture, data analytics, on-site support (2 days), and virtual hostingNAML Marketing materials: Total includes banners, signage and printing and additional graphicsThe above items include AFCEA?s commercially available support of the 2026 Naval Applications in MachineLearning (NAML) Workshop hosted by NIWC Pacific. AFCEA is the only capable source who can provide therequired services.A determination by the government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion ofthe government. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall beconsidered by the agency. The applicable NAICS Code is 561920 and the business size standard is $20,000,000.00.The point of contact for this announcement is Andrew Cornwell at andrew.d.cornwell.civ@us.navy.mil.Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. A copy of the Requestfor Quote will be made available upon request. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may besubmitted via e-mail to Andrew Cornwell at andrew.d.cornwell.civ@us.navy.mil by 20 JAN 2026 at 0800 PST.Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.