Opportunity
SAM #N0017326Q5274
NRL Sole Source Notice for Hypersonic Testing Facility Services from Specter Aerospace
Buyer
NRL
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2025
Identifier
N0017326Q5274
NAICS
541715
This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to issue a sole source contract for hypersonic testing facility services. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Purpose: Sole source procurement of specialized hypersonic testing facility services - Vendor: Specter Aerospace (only vendor identified as capable) - NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) - PSC Code: H266 - Estimated Value: Not to exceed $350,000 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) - Justification: Only Specter Aerospace can meet the agency's requirements; no other supplies or services will satisfy the need - Competition: Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination; must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government - Products/Services: No specific products or part numbers listed; procurement is for specialized facility services related to hypersonic testing - Commercial Opportunity: Potential for other vendors to submit capability statements if they can meet 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 SPECTER AEROSPACE to furnish:
HYPERSONIC TESTING FACILITY SERVICES
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715 with the size standard of 1000 . The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is H266 .
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.