Opportunity
SAM #N0017326P1301409105
NRL Sole Source Notice for Closed-Loop Chiller from Fisher Scientific Company LLC
Buyer
NRL
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
N0017326P1301409105
NAICS
334516
This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to procure a closed-loop chiller from Fisher Scientific Company LLC via a sole source contract. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole source procurement to Fisher Scientific Company LLC - Requirement: Closed-loop chiller - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC code: 6640 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) - Estimated contract value: Not to exceed $250,000 - No specific part numbers, models, or quantities provided - Only Fisher Scientific is considered capable; other vendors may submit capability statements - Government reserves right to proceed with sole source if no compelling alternatives are presented
Key Commercial Opportunity: - Sole source contract for laboratory equipment - Potential for other vendors to respond with capability statements if they can meet requirements - No additional services or supplies will be considered
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 Fisher Scientific Company LLC: Purchase closed-loop chiller
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of large. 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-1301409105 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Closes 9/3/26 0800 hours