# SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301396215 

NRL Sole Source Service Contract for Senseeker Test Unit

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** N00173-26-Q-1301396215
**NAICS:** 541990

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) intent to issue a sole source purchase order for service to a proprietary Senseeker test unit.
- Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
- Purpose: Service and maintenance for an existing proprietary Senseeker test unit
- OEM: Senseeker Corp. is the only vendor and the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
- Justification: Only Senseeker can provide the required service due to proprietary technology; no other suppliers can meet the need
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), for purchases not exceeding $250,000
- Competition: Not a solicitation; interested parties may submit capability statements, but must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of their ability to meet requirements
- No solicitation package is available; this is a notice of intent

**Key Details**
- Sole source to Senseeker Corp.
- Service is for a specific, proprietary test unit
- No product purchases or additional equipment are listed
- Commercial opportunity is limited to vendors who can prove equivalent capability for this proprietary service

### Description

<p><strong>&nbsp;NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE </strong></p>

<p>This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.&nbsp; This is not a solicitation or request for offers. &nbsp;No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.&nbsp; Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Senseeker Corp. for: service to an existing proprietary Senseeker test unit.</p>

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<p>This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:</p>

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	<li>Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.&nbsp;</li>
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<p>Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.&nbsp; Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.&nbsp;&nbsp; Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.</p>

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<p>Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301396215 on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Closes 09/29/2026 0800 hours</p>

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