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NRL Sole Source Notice: Oxford Nanopore Technologies Equipment and Reagents

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) intent to issue a sole source purchase order for nucleic acid characterization equipment and reagents. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole source vendor: Oxford Nanopore Technologies - Purpose: Procurement of equipment and reagents for nucleic acid characterization - Justification: Only Oxford Nanopore Technologies is considered capable of meeting the requirements - No specific part numbers, models, or quantities are provided - Procurement method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - Value: Not specified, but under the simplified acquisition threshold - Interested parties may submit capability statements, but the government may proceed with the sole source award if no suitable alternatives are identified - Commercial opportunity is limited due to the sole source justification - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned

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 NRL 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.  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 Oxford NanoporeTechnolgies. for: Equipment and reagents for nucleic acid characterization.

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 $250,000. 

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, N00173-26-Q- 1301373500 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 07/15/2026 1700 hours

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