# SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301396058

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

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** N00173-26-Q-1301396058
**NAICS:** 333415

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

<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 Coldedge Technologies, Inc. for: Purchase of an air-cooled compressor and recirculatory compatible with the existing cryostat custom designed by ColdEdge.</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 $350,000.&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-1301396058 on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Closes 09/28/2026 0800 hours</p>

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