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Sole Source Application of Niobium Metal Coupons for Naval Research Laboratory

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to issue a sole source contract for specialized research services: - The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy, will procure the application of niobium metal coupons. - Plasma Processes is the only vendor identified, with a sole source justification based on unique capabilities. - The procurement is classified under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and PSC K066. - Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used, and the contract value will not exceed $350,000. - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided in the notice. - The work will be performed at the NRL facility in Washington, DC. - This opportunity is not open for competition due to the sole source determination.

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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.  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 PLASMA PROCESSES to furnish:

APPLICATION OF NIOBIUM METAL COUPONS

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715        with the size standard of  1000  .   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is K066   .

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) 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: Richard Key , email:   richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.  

Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.   

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