SAM #N0017326P1301391866

NRL Sole Source Intent: Tunable Repetition Rate White Light Supercontinuum Laser from NKT Photonics

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to award a sole source contract for a specialized laser system. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy/Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Purpose: Procurement of a tunable repetition rate white light supercontinuum laser - Application: Used for fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy - Vendor: NKT Photonics identified as the sole source provider - Procurement Details: - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - Acquisition method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), not exceeding $250,000 - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Opportunity for other vendors: Notice invites capability statements from interested parties, but only one responsible source is anticipated - Commercial opportunity: Potential for alternative suppliers if they can meet the technical requirements

Description

 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 NKT Photonics: Purchase a tunable repetition rate white light supercontinuum laser for the fluorescence microscopy/spectroscopy

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of small. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640.

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-P-1301391866 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 7/20/26 0800 hours

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