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ID: N00174-25-SIMACQ-D1-0023 • Type: Special Notice

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to FINIX INSIGNT LTD, Unit 14F Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Crawley, RH10 3LH, United Kingdom to provide the following service:

FINIXSubscription

This action is be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government's requirements

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541511. The FSC code is DA01. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1).

This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by February 17, 2025 at 10AM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 10:00 a.m. EST on February 17, 2025. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements and capabilities to Rebecca Maddox, via email: rebecca.a.maddox2.civ@us.navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.

Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is seeking to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to FINIX INSIGHT LTD for the Fenix-Insight subscription.

This action is being undertaken as the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements. The contract aims to support the D1 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team's mission by providing access to a specialized database focused on explosive ordnance information.

Work Details
The contract involves purchasing a one-year subscription to Fenix Insight, which includes six seats: three for the D14 Intel team, two for D13, and one for D12 subject matter experts.

The Fenix-Insight database utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to gather explosive ordnance information from various sources, including social media and news sites. This tool will provide real-time access to global events involving explosive ordnance, enhancing the ability of Joint Services Explosive Ordnance Disposal forces to prepare for future conflicts by producing superior information and procedures.

Period of Performance
One year of service from the initial purchase date.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EST Due in 10 Days
Posted
Feb. 3, 2025, 10:18 a.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Indian Head, MD 20640 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
On 2/3/25 NSWC Indian Head Division issued Special Notice N00174-25-SIMACQ-D1-0023 for Fenix Subscription due 2/17/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Rebecca Maddox   Profile
Phone
(301) 744-1963

Secondary Contact

Name
Kim Hagens   Profile
Phone
None

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice N00174-25-SIMACQ-D1-0023

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER > NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00174
Source Organization Code
100076598
Last Updated
Feb. 3, 2025
Last Updated By
rebecca.a.maddox2.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
March 4, 2025