Opportunity
SAM #N00173-26-NOI-MR13
Sole Source Procurement of High-Resolution Thermoreflectance Device Imaging System for Naval Research Laboratory
Buyer
NRL
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
N00173-26-NOI-MR13
NAICS
334516, 334511, 423490, 334519, 541715
This opportunity is for the procurement of a High-Resolution Thermoreflectance Device Imaging System for the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). - Sole-source contract intended for Microsanj LLC, the OEM of the required system - System must provide: - Sub-micron spatial resolution and 50 ns temporal resolution - Multi-spectral thermoreflectance analysis (wavelengths: 265 nm, 365 nm, 470 nm, 530 nm, 780 nm) - Advanced data analysis software - Deep UV and visible objectives - Piezoelectric stage with auto-positioning and auto-focusing - Vibration isolation table - Thermoelectric heater/cooler - Custom surface thermocouple and silicon reference thermal test sample PCB - Custom probe station with 6 DC micro-positioners - Control and analysis software - Includes on-site installation, training, and a minimum 12-month warranty - NRL will consider capability statements from other vendors, but intends to negotiate only with Microsanj LLC unless compelling alternatives are presented - No specific part numbers provided; quantity is one system - Contract is firm-fixed-price; period of performance not specified
Description
Notice of Intent
Solicitation #: N00173-26-NOI-MR13
Date Posted: 27 August 2026
Response Due Date: 11 September 2026
Title: High-Resolution Thermoreflectance Device Imaging System
PSC: 6630
NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Primary POC: Maribel Ramirez, maribel.ramirez23.civ@us.navy.mil
General Information
The Naval Research Laboratory hereby gives notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Microsanj LLC, located at 48421 Milmont Drive, Fremont, California 94538-7327 for the procurement of a High-Resolution Thermoreflectance Device Imaging System as described in Attachment 1- Requirement Specifications.
This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. 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 to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
Authority
The proposed award is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. The statutory authority permitting a sole-source acquisition for acquisitions exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) is:
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted electronically via email to Maribel Ramirez, maribel.s.ramirez23.civ@us.navy.mail no later than 12:00 PM EST on September 11, 2026.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.
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