SAM #N00173-26-NOI-MR11

Sole Source Procurement: 600 MHz NMR Spectrometer System for Naval Research Laboratory

This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for a high-performance 600 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer system. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole source vendor: Jensen Hughes - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Product Service Code: J066 - Main products requested: - 600 MHz NMR Spectrometer Console with transmitter, receiver, and hardware accessories - 14.0 Tesla superconducting magnet (54 mm bore, high field stability) - Solution NMR probe (triple resonance, wide frequency range) - Two solid-state NMR probes (very high spinning frequencies, double resonance) - Computer and software for spectrometer control - Hardware accessories (gradient amplifier, temperature control, MAS pneumatic unit, gas flow system, field lock equipment, RF filters) - Services required: - Complete installation (excluding plumbing/electrical/building modifications) - Disposal of existing 500 MHz Varian spectrometer - At least two days of on-site training - Technical requirements: High stability, wide frequency support, advanced hardware and software, automatic tuning, variable temperature, and compatibility with standard NMR experiments - No set-aside for small businesses; only Jensen Hughes is considered capable - Estimated contract value likely in the $500,000 to $1,500,000 range based on typical NMR system pricing - Attachments provide detailed technical and performance specifications

Product Line Items: - 600 MHz NMR Spectrometer Console (1) - Superconducting Magnet (1) - Solution NMR Probe (1) - Solid-State NMR Probe for Very High Spinning Frequencies (2) - Hardware Accessories (1) - Computer and Software (1) - Double Resonance X/F-H 0.7 mm CP-MAS Probe (1)

Service Line Items: - Installation and Training Service (1) - Disposal of existing 500 MHz Varian spectrometer (included in installation)

Potential Competitors: - Bruker Corporation - JEOL Ltd. - Oxford Instruments

Competing Products: - Bruker Avance NEO 600 MHz NMR Spectrometer - JEOL ECZ600R NMR Spectrometer - Oxford Instruments 600 MHz NMR solutions

Description

Notice of Intent

Solicitation #: N00173-26-NOI-MR11

Procurement Type: Commercial

Date Posted: 24 June 2026

Title: 600 MHz Spectrometer System

PSC: J066

NAICS Code: 334516

Response Date: 2 July 2026

Primary POC: Maribel Ramirez

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 telephone 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 issue a Sole Source Purchase Order to Jensen Hughes to provide the 600 MHz Spectrometer System outlined in the Attachment 1- 600 MHz Spectrometer System and also summarized in Attachment 2- Final Requirements for 600 MHz NMR Spectrometer 06122026.

The proposed award is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.5. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. 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 on your correspondence and in the subject line of your e-mail.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.  Point of contact for this synopsis is Maribel Ramirez. Responses to this synopsis should be sent to maribel.ramirez23.civ@us.navy.mil.

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