Opportunity
SAM #N0017326Q5267
NRL Notice of Intent for Sole Source Purchase of Montana Instruments CryoStat Advance-50 System
Buyer
NRL
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
N0017326Q5267
NAICS
334519
This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to make a sole source purchase from Montana Instruments for a specialized cryogenic system. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Procurement: Sole source purchase of Montana Instruments CryoStat Advance-50 System with accessories - OEM: Montana Instruments is the only specified manufacturer - No part numbers or quantities are provided in the notice - Classification: NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 12.201-1, not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold - Justification: Only Montana Instruments is deemed capable of meeting the technical requirements - Opportunity: Other vendors may respond if they can clearly demonstrate their ability to meet or exceed the requirements
Description
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. 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 MONTANA INSTRUMENTS to furnish:
CRYOSTAT ADVANCE-50 SYSTEM WITH ACCESSORIES
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334519 with the size standard of 600 . 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) 12.201-1 for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) 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: Richard Key , email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.