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.