SAM #N0017326P1301392291

NRL Sole Source Notice for Frequency Converter for Diamond Spectroscopy

This notice from the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) announces an intent to award a sole source contract for a frequency converter. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole source vendor: Applied Physics & Electronics Inc. - Product: Frequency converter - Purpose: To excite diamond above its bandgap for optical spectroscopy, enabling evaluation of material quality - Procurement details: - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), not to exceed $250,000 - Only Applied Physics & Electronics Inc. is considered capable of meeting the technical requirements - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Interested parties may submit evidence of their ability to provide a competitive alternative

Technical context: - The frequency converter is required for specialized diamond material evaluation using optical spectroscopy - The requirement is unique and highly specific to the research application

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 Applied Physics & Electronics Inc: Purchase frequency converter to excite diamond above bandgap to evaluate material quality using optical 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-1301392291 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 8/7/26 0800 hours

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