SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301396058

NRL Sole Source Purchase of Air-Cooled Compressor and Recirculatory System from ColdEdge Technologies

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to procure an air-cooled compressor and recirculatory system as a sole source purchase from ColdEdge Technologies, Inc. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Procurement Type: Sole source purchase order - Product: Air-cooled compressor and recirculatory system - Must be compatible with a custom ColdEdge cryostat - OEM: ColdEdge Technologies, Inc. is the only vendor considered capable due to compatibility requirements - Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - Competition: Unlikely unless another vendor can demonstrate clear and convincing compatibility - Commercial Opportunity: Interested parties may respond with evidence of capability, but ColdEdge is favored - No other OEMs, vendors, or competing products are mentioned - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - No service line items included - Period of performance not specified

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 Coldedge Technologies, Inc. for: Purchase of an air-cooled compressor and recirculatory compatible with the existing cryostat custom designed by ColdEdge.

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 $350,000. 

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-1301396058 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 09/28/2026 0800 hours

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