Opportunity
SAM #N0017326Q5820
Sole Source Service Agreement for Acoustic Research Systems at Naval Research Laboratory
Buyer
NRL
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
N0017326Q5820
NAICS
541990
This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to award a sole source service agreement to Acoustic Research Systems, Inc. for support of specialized acoustic systems. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Washington, DC - Sole source vendor: Acoustic Research Systems, Inc., Shepherdstown, WV - Service required: 1-Year Tier 2 Standard Service Level Agreement - Includes onsite system inspection and commissioning - Helpdesk and software updates - Onsite support - Onsite training - Procurement method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - NAICS code: 541990; PSC code: AJ11 - Only Acoustic Research Systems, Inc. is specified as the OEM/vendor - Interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence to compete
Period of Performance: - 1-year service agreement covering all listed support and training services
Commercial Opportunity: - Sole source procurement; limited competition unless evidence of capability is provided - No product purchases, only service agreement
Technical Details: - Service agreement supports specialized acoustic research systems - Annual coverage includes both onsite and remote support, software updates, and training
Description
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 ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC of Shepherdstown, West Virginia to furnish:
Acoustic Rsearch Systems 1-Year Tier 2 Standard Service Level Agreement for: Onsite System Inspection & Commissioning Support and Helpdesk/Software Updates Onsite Support Onsite Training
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541990 with the size standard of $19,500,000.00. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is AJ11.
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 $350,000.00.
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, N0017326Q5820 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.