NOTICE IF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO Keysight Technologies Inc. PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCEThis Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies orservices will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order toKEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. of Colorado Springs, CO to furnish:Description: 24 month software upgrades and support - nodelocked,W2207BP/114833 PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) Core, Circuit Sim, Layout, Advanced Layout, Momentum, Ptolemy bundled software license. QUANTITY: 1Install Site: US Navy, Naval Research Lab, 4455 Overlook Ave SW Bldg 49,WASHINGTON DC 20375, United StatesThe Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) is a proprietary software product only sold and licensed by KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.The

North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is _513210_with the size standard of _LARGE. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is DA10.This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within ___1___ calendar days of the publication of this notice. 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. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The point of contact is: _Carrie Cawley_, email: carrie.cawley@nrl.navy.mil.Please reference this Notice of Intent number, on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.