Node-locked license and software

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Comet Technologies Canada Inc., located in Montreal, Quebec, for the procurement of Dragonfly 3D World with Deep Learning software. This requirement is for a perpetual node-locked license to support agency operations in Washington, DC. The acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures per FAR 13.106-1(b) for requirements not exceeding the $250,000 threshold, as the government has determined that only one responsible source can satisfy the specific technical needs.

This special notice, identified by solicitation number N0017326Q-1301274801, is classified under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers and PSC 7F20 for IT and Telecom - IT Management Tools/Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software). While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit capability statements by the response deadline of November 6, 2025. Submissions must provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, and such information will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted.

Teigh Cheyney serves as the point of contact for this requirement. There are currently no attachments associated with this notice, which was published and last updated on November 3, 2025. The government maintains full discretion regarding the determination not to compete the order based on any received responses, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with preparing capability information.