N66001-23-Q-0018 – Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to CANA, LLC

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract on a noncompetitive basis with CANA, LLC, 5582 Tucson, CT. Haymarket, Virginia, 20169-3145, United States.The description of summary of work listed below is to build upon CANA's Distribution Networkmodel (DNM), the Military Power and Energy Model (MPEM) and the Logistical Analysis and Wargame Support Tool (LAWST) and Synthetic Theater Operational Research Model – Energy (STORM – E) to compile a suit of model-centric Operational Energy Supportability Analysis.The primary objectives include evaluating aggregate models on the energy consumption of national combat operations and analyzing potential changes to mission effectiveness. Results from these hypothetical models will provide critical information for energy performance parameters of UXV systems.A determination by the government not to compete this

requirement is solely at the discretion of the government. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The applicable NAICS Code is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences and the business size standard is 1,000 employees.Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to james.r.davenport60.civ@us.navy.mil by 29 November 2022 at 1300 PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered. All responses received by this date may be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.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 means a registered UEI and CAGE Code numbers.