Opportunity
SAM #N0017326P-1301396059
NRL Sole Source Notice for Custom CryoAdvanced Internals from Montana Instruments
Buyer
NRL
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
N0017326P-1301396059
NAICS
334516
This notice from the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) announces a planned sole source procurement for specialized laboratory equipment. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole Source Vendor: Montana Instruments, 101 Evergreen Drive, Bozeman, MT - Product: Custom CryoAdvanced internals for a custom CRYO-OPTIC system - Justification: Only Montana Instruments can meet the technical requirements; no other supplier is considered capable - NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - FSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - Commercial Opportunity: Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination - Key Requirements: Custom internals compatible with existing CRYO-OPTIC system - Estimated Value: Not specified, but below the simplified acquisition threshold - Period of Performance: Not specified
Product Details - Custom CryoAdvanced internals (no part number or quantity specified) - Intended for integration with custom CRYO-OPTIC system
Potential Competition - Opportunity for other manufacturers to demonstrate equivalent capabilities, but sole source is likely unless compelling evidence is provided
Description
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:
Montana Instruments | 101 Evergreen Drive Bozeman, Montana 59715, USA
To furnish: Custom CRYO-OPTIC / CryoAdvanced internals
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1000. 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 $350,000.
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 on your correspondence the “Subject” line of your email.