Pre-solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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 Pacific (NIWC Pacific), intends to award a non-competitive contract to San Diego State University Research Foundation. This contract is a follow-on production from a successful prototype awarded under an Other Transaction Authority (OTA). The purpose is to provide analytical and technical support services from undergraduate and graduate students in various STEM and related fields. This is a Pre-solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source. Interested parties must submit capabilities by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement will provide NIWC Pacific with essential support tasks, including analytical and technical services from students at educational institutions. The key areas of support are:
- Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics.
- Computer Science and Information Systems.
- Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and Fluid Mechanics.
- Psychology, Physiology, Biology, and Chemistry.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Non-competitive contract (follow-on from OTA prototype)
- Product/Service Code: AC31 - National Defense R&D Services; Defense Related Activities; Basic Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 16, 2026, 01:10 AM EDT
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NIWC Pacific
Evaluation
This is an intent to award on a non-competitive basis. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a statement of capabilities, which will be considered by the agency.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a public announcement of NIWC Pacific's intention to proceed with a sole-source award. The contract aims to continue support for a successful prototype developed under an OTA. Contact Jon Ventura at jon.p.ventura2.civ@us.navy.mil for further information or to submit capabilities.