Opportunity
SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301390089
Sole Source Procurement of SKE E-Fiber EF200 Electrospinning System and Accessories for Naval Research Laboratory
Buyer
NRL
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
N00173-26-Q-1301390089
NAICS
541713, 334516, 423490
This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for advanced electrospinning equipment. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole source vendor: SKE Research Equipment, Bollate, Italy - Main product: SKE E-Fiber EF200 Electrospinning/Electrospraying Desktop Needle System - Includes accessories and specialized components: - Hi-Speed Rotating Drum (EFA015) - Co-axial set-up (EFA320) - Negative High Voltage power supply (EFA170) - Linear motion Spinneret System (EFA025) - Environmental Control System for Humidity Reduction (EFA145, NSN 7540-01-152-8067) - Quantity: 1 unit of each item - Only SKE Research Equipment is considered capable of meeting the requirement; no alternatives will be considered unless clear and convincing evidence is provided - Procurement method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), not to exceed $250,000 - NAICS: 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology) - PSC: 6625 (Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments) - Commercial opportunity for vendors able to provide equivalent systems and accessories - Interested parties must demonstrate capability to supply a competitive alternative
Technical details: - The EF200 system is used for electrospinning/electrospraying research - Accessories support advanced material fabrication and environmental control - All items are manufactured by SKE Research Equipment
Requirements: - Vendors must match the technical specifications and demonstrate equivalence - No services are requested; only equipment and accessories - Period of performance is not specified
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. 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
SKE Research Equipment, Bollate (MI) – Italy to furnish: SKE E-Fiber EF200 Electrospinning System
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541713 with the size standard of S. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6625.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-l(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 within 2 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: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301390089 on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.