SAM #N0017326Q5522

Sole Source Procurement of CeBr3 Detectors for Gamma-Ray Detection Research by Naval Research Laboratory

This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for gamma-ray detection research. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of Defense, Department of the Navy - Sole source vendor: CapeSym Inc. (OEM for CeBr3 detectors) - Requirement: Seven (7) CeBr3 (Cerium Bromide) detector cylinders - Each detector: 50.8 mm diameter x 50.8 mm height, cut to hexagonal shape - Encapsulation: Detectors to be encapsulated in titanium canisters provided by NRL - Purpose: Gamma-ray detection research - NAICS code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) - PSC: AC32 - Procurement method: Firm-fixed price, simplified acquisition threshold, FAR Part 13.106-1(b) - Custom requirements: Detectors must be custom cut and encapsulated as specified - No competitive proposals requested; only CapeSym Inc. can meet requirements - Period of performance: 10 weeks after award - Attachment references NSN 7540-01-152-8067 and solicitation N00173-26-Q-5522 - Estimated contract value: Below the simplified acquisition threshold (likely $50,000-$250,000)

Product Line Items: - 7 x CeBr3 (Cerium Bromide) detector cylinders, 50.8 mm diameter x 50.8 mm height, hexagonal cut, encapsulated in titanium canisters (CapeSym Inc., NSN 7540-01-152-8067)

No service line items are included.

Description

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) hereby formally announces the intent to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis 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 $250,000 to CapeSym Inc.,. The contractor will be required to provide  Seven (7) CeBr3 cylinders {50.8 mm diameter x 50.8 mm height), cut to a hexagonal shape and encapsulated in NRL-provided titanium canisters. (See Attached Inquiry of Availability). Period of performace is 10 weeks after award.

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 telephone requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

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 AC32.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 10 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: Erik Wells, email: erik.wells2.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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