This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to
announce the Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific's intent to award
a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to University of Washington (CAGE: 1HEX5)
of 4334 Brooklyn Ave NE Seattle, Washington 98195.

This is a service requirement for the contractor to conduct research and development services for
Topology Optimization for Maritime Operations.

The Government intends to negotiate solely with University of Washington under the authority of FAR
13.106-1(b), due to only one source being reasonably available to meet the Government's needs. FAR Part
13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, apply. The applicable NAICS Code is 541714, Research and
Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) and the size standard
is 1,000 employees.

Please be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source believing that it can
fulfill the requirement may submit a quote to be considered by the agency. Comments, questions or
concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail ONLY to Paige Miller at [email protected]
by 0800 PST 18 June 2021. Responses received on or before this date may be considered by the
Government for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A
determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this
notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

To respond to this announcement, you must be registered to the NIWC E-Commerce website at https://e-
commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil and upload your inquiry under NIWC Pacific/Simplified
Acquisitions/N66001-21-Q-6330.

All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can
be found at https://www.sam.gov. Complete SAM registration includes registered DUNS and CAGE Code
numbers. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.

Cognizant Contracting Office: NIWC Pacific, 53560 Hull St. San Diego, CA 92152.
Contracting Officer: Elizabeth Sanders

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