N66001-26-Q-6067: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Planet Labs Federal, Inc
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 Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Planet Labs Federal, Inc. for a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. This notice, issued under FAR Part 5.201, announces NIWC Pacific's intention to make a noncompetitive award. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement must submit their capabilities by February 25, 2026.
Purpose of Notice
This Special Notice serves as a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a contract on a noncompetitive basis. The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to PLANET LABS FEDERAL, INC. (Unique Entity ID TFCJCMKNHT74, CAGE Code 7YM73), located at 2101 Wilson BLVD STE 1201 Arlington, Virginia 22201-3078, United States. The purpose of this synopsis is to allow other responsible sources to submit a statement of capabilities, which, if deemed qualified, could lead to a competitive solicitation.
Intended Awardee
The intended sole source awardee is PLANET LABS FEDERAL, INC.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Contracting Agency: Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
Response Information & Deadline
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm that believes it can meet the requirement and wishes to challenge the sole source justification must submit a written response demonstrating its capabilities by February 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Responses should be sent to the primary point of contact.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this Notice of Intent, please contact:
- Name: MARTIN MEJIA
- Email: martin.d.mejia.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 6195533292