Purchase software 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), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Wolfram Research for a software renewal. This is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package is available. The NRL intends to utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for this requirement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the renewal of existing software licenses from Wolfram Research. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7A20, indicating Application Development Software Delivered By Perpetual License. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513210 (Software Publishers) with a small business size standard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice - Notice of Intent)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 0800 hours (Eastern Time).
- Published: May 4, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC.
Response Information
This notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The decision to not compete this proposed purchase order remains at the Government's discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Contact Information
For correspondence, reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301358724. Primary Contact: James Buie (james.buie@nrl.navy.mil, 202-923-1553).