Opportunity
SAM #N0017326-Q1301351423
Sole Source Maintenance Materials and On-site Technical Service for NRL Equipment by Montana Instruments Corporation
Buyer
NRL
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
N0017326-Q1301351423
NAICS
811219, 334516
This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to award a sole source contract for maintenance materials and on-site technical service for NRL equipment. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Department of Defense - Sole Source Vendor: Montana Instruments Corporation (OEM and only authorized service provider) - Scope: - Supply of maintenance materials for NRL equipment - Provision of on-site technical service for Montana Instruments equipment - Procurement Details: - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used - Only Montana Instruments Corporation is considered capable due to OEM status - Location: Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave SW, Washington, DC 20375-5328 - Commercial Opportunity: Not open for competition unless a capable alternative source is identified
Description
NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This 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 or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Montana Instruments Corporation for Maintenance Materials and On-site Technical service. MIC is the original manufacturer for the equipment and they are the only one authorized to service the equipment.The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640.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 $350,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. 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. Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N0017326Q-1301351423 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email