SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301393190

NRL Sole Source Procurement of Shaft Grounding Brush Assemblies from Oxford Shaft Current Solutions

This procurement opportunity is issued by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), a component of the Department of the Navy under the Department of Defense. - The NRL intends to make a sole source purchase of shaft grounding brush assemblies. - Only Oxford Shaft Current Solutions is identified as capable of meeting the technical requirements. - No part numbers or specific quantities are disclosed in the notice. - The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), for purchases below the simplified acquisition threshold. - The opportunity is not open for competitive proposals unless a vendor can provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. - Oxford Shaft Current Solutions is both the OEM and the vendor for this requirement. - The requirement is for specialized shaft grounding brush assemblies, which are critical for certain naval applications.

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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 Shaft Current Solutions. for: shaft grounding brush assemblies.

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-1301393190 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 08/20/2026 1700 hours

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