Opportunity

SAM #N0017326P1301403476

NRL Sole Source Procurement of 3D Optical Laser Scanning Microscope

Buyer

NRL

Posted

August 19, 2026

Respond By

August 21, 2026

Identifier

N0017326P1301403476

NAICS

334516

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to procure a 3D optical laser scanning microscope via sole source acquisition. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Procurement Type: Sole source purchase order - OEM: Evident Scientific MIS Inc. - Product: 3D optical laser scanning microscope - Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - Competition: Only considered if another vendor can demonstrate clear and convincing capability - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Estimated contract value: Not to exceed $250,000 - Period of performance: Not specified

Potential competitors should note the requirement for clear evidence of equivalent capability and that this is not a formal solicitation.

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 Evident Scientific MIS Inc: Purchase 3D optical laser scanning microscope

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-1301403476 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 8/21/26 0800 hours

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