# SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301392257

NRL Sole Source Procurement for Vexlum VALO SHG Laser

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 02, 2026
**Identifier:** N00173-26-Q-1301392257
**NAICS:** 334413

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to award a sole source contract for a specialized laser product.
- Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Washington, DC
- Sole source procurement to Vexlum OY, Tampere, Finland
- Product: Vexlum VALO SHG (Second Harmonic Generation laser)
  - Only Vexlum OY is considered capable of meeting the technical requirements
- NAICS code: 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing)
- PSC code: 5961
- Acquisition method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)
  - Not to exceed $250,000
- Interested parties may submit capability statements, but the government asserts only one responsible source
- No specific quantities or part numbers provided
- No additional vendors or OEMs mentioned

Technical and business highlights:
- The VALO SHG is a specialized laser product used in research applications
- The procurement is limited to the OEM due to unique technical specifications
- Commercial competitors are unlikely unless they manufacture similar SHG lasers

### Description

<p><strong>&nbsp;NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE</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 <strong>Vexlum OY</strong><strong> </strong>of<strong> Tampere, Finland</strong> to furnish: <strong>Vexlum VALO SHG</strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp; ____ See Attached Schedule of Supplies/Services OR&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ____ See Chart Below</p>

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<p>The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is<strong> 334413 </strong>with the size standard of<strong> 1250</strong>.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is <strong>5961</strong>.</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, <strong>N00173-26-Q-1301392257</strong> on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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