Opportunity

SAM #N0017326Q5236

Sole Source Notice: HY-100 Specimen Fatigue Testing for Naval Research Laboratory

Buyer

NRL

Posted

May 13, 2026

Respond By

May 18, 2026

Identifier

N0017326Q5236

NAICS

541380

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to award a sole source contract for HY-100 specimen fatigue testing services. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Requirement: Fatigue testing services for HY-100 specimens - Vendor: METCUT RESEARCH INC (sole source) - NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) - PSC: H995 - Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures, not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold - No set-aside; open to all business sizes - No specific product quantities or part numbers provided (service-based requirement) - Only METCUT RESEARCH INC identified as capable; other vendors may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source - Place of performance and contracting office: Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC - Commercial opportunity for specialized fatigue testing services

Description

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 METCUT RESEARCH INC to furnish:

HY-100 SPECIMEN FATIGUE TESTING

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541380        with the size standard of  $19,000,000  .   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is H995   .

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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