NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Multilingual Computing and Analysis Scientific Research, Development, Testing, Analysis and Data Generation Support Services

Project ID: W911QX26RA012 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Deadline	06/14/26
Posted	06/09/26
Estimated Value	$15,000,000 - $40,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541330 - Engineering Services
PSC	AJ12 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
Location	MD 20783 United States

Description

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The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute based on FAR Part 6.302-5(b)(6) Sole source awards under the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. 657f). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc., CAGE Code: 0E9T1, 1555 King ST STE 400 Alexandria, VA, 22314-2738 for a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) for Multilingual Computing and Analysis Scientific Research, Development, Testing, Analysis and Data Generation Support Services. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, this notice does function as a Request for Information (RFI) for offeror's who believe they can meet the Government's requirement (see Section 9 below). Any responsible source that believes it possesses the capability to satisfy the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement demonstrating its technical capabilities, relevant experience, and ability to meet the Government's needs. Capability statements will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether competition is feasible for this requirement; which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Requirement: The government requires scientific research, development, testing, analysis and data generation support to continue and extend efforts for the development, integration and customization of language technologies for the U.S. Army and various Army Research Laboratory customers. A unique aspect of this requirement is the need for personnel possessing demonstrated proficiency in low-density languages of military interest combined with expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data generation, testing, and language technology research and development. The contractor shall support the development, integration, customization, testing, and evaluation of language technologies for Army Research Laboratory and other Army customers. Responses to this notice are due five (5) day after posting by email at deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil. Point of Contact for this notice is Deneise Jackson, deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil. This above information is included in the attachment titled "Synopsis-RFI (Sole Source using FAR 6.103-5)."

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. (ARTI), for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) for Multilingual Computing and Analysis Scientific Research, Development, Testing, Analysis and Data Generation Support Services. This action is authorized due to the unique capabilities required for the contract, particularly in relation to low-density languages of military interest. The contract aims to support the U.S. Army and various Army Research Laboratory customers in their language technology initiatives. Work Details The contractor will provide scientific research, development, testing, analysis, and data generation support focused on the development, integration, and customization of language technologies. Key tasks include: 1) Linguistic data development, processing, and refinement to enable Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology R&D; 2) Computational Linguistics and Computer Science research support; 3) Hardware and Software test and evaluation; 4) Computer system programming, administration, software design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation. The objective is to achieve cutting-edge research and novel technological solutions for Army NLP challenges while supporting a variety of projects under the ARL Multilingual Computing and Analysis mission. Period of Performance Five (5) years from the date of award. Place of Performance US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Adelphi Contracting Division, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate proficiency in low-density languages of military interest along with expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data generation, testing, and language technology research and development. The contractor must also be a Small Disadvantaged Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The incumbent appears to be confirmed based on Advanced Resource Technologies’ prior awards under W911QX20D0012, including a $3,988,697 effort for “Multilingual Computing and Analysis Research and Development” covering 09/30/20–09/29/25, with an additional $659,080 task order (TO 0005) for “Multilingual Computing and Analysis” from 04/14/25–04/13/26. The current requirement to continue scientific research, development, testing, analysis, and data generation support for Army language technology initiatives closely aligns with the prior multilingual computing and analysis scope and timing, suggesting continuity of the same technical workstream.

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