Opportunity

SAM #N0017326Q0026

NRL Sole Source Purchase of Specialized Underwater Modems from delResearch

Buyer

NRL

Posted

September 16, 2026

Respond By

September 18, 2026

Identifier

N0017326Q0026

NAICS

334290

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to procure specialized underwater modems from delResearch via a sole source purchase order. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Washington, DC - Vendor/OEM: delResearch, Sandwich, MA - Product: Specialized underwater modems - Sole source justification: Only delResearch can meet the technical requirements; no other supplies or services will satisfy the need - Procurement method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - Not to exceed $250,000 threshold - NAICS code: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) - PSC code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment) - Competition: Interested parties may respond with evidence of equivalent capability, but competition is limited unless clear and convincing evidence is provided - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Commercial opportunity for underwater communications technology providers to demonstrate equivalent solutions

Description

NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE 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 delResearch of Sandwich, MA 02563 to furnish specialized Underwater Modems: The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334290 with the size standard of small. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5845. 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-Q-0026 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

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