Opportunity
SAM #N00173-26-Q-5531
Sole Source Procurement of Modified Containers for Naval Research Laboratory
Buyer
NRL
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
N00173-26-Q-5531
NAICS
332439
This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to procure modified containers from Container Technologies Inc. on a sole source basis. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Washington, DC - Procurement Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order, sole source - Vendor/OEM: Container Technologies Inc. - Requirement: Modified containers (details referenced in inquiry of availability) - Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - NAICS Code: 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) - Federal Supply Code: 8145 - No other vendors or products will satisfy the requirement; interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence to compete - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Estimated contract value is below the simplified acquisition threshold - No additional supplies or services included - Commercial opportunity for metal container manufacturers able to meet NRL's specifications
Description
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) hereby formally announces the intent to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis 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 to Container Technologies Inc. The contractor will be required to provide modified containers. (See Attached Inquiry of Availability).
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 telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 332439 with the size standard of 600. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 8145.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 3 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: Erik Wells, email: erik.wells2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.