Opportunity
SAM #N0017326Q0011
Sole Source Procurement of Specialized Sensors from RBR Ltd for Naval Research Laboratory
Buyer
NRL
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
August 15, 2026
Identifier
N0017326Q0011
NAICS
334511, 541715
This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to procure specialized sensors from RBR Ltd on a sole source basis. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Procurement Type: Sole source purchase order - Vendor/OEM: RBR Ltd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) - PSC Code: AJ12 - Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.106-1(b)) - Requirement: Specialized sensors for research and development - RBR Ltd is the only identified manufacturer capable of meeting the requirement - No specific part numbers, models, or quantities provided - The government will consider capability statements from other vendors, but may proceed with RBR Ltd if no suitable alternatives are identified - Commercial opportunity for vendors with similar sensor capabilities to submit capability statements
Period of Performance: - Not specified in the notice
Potential Competitors: - Vendors with comparable specialized sensor technology may submit capability statements
Estimated Contract Value: - Not specified; expected to be below the simplified acquisition threshold
Key Requirements: - Sensors must meet NRL's specialized research and development needs - Only RBR Ltd currently identified as capable supplier
Description
NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE 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 for specialized sensors from RBR LTD of Ottawa, ON CAN: The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715 with the size standard of large. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is AJ12. 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-0011 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email