# SAM #N00173-27-Q-1301392208

NRL Sole-Source Purchase of Two PriTel Optical Fiber Amplifiers

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** N00173-27-Q-1301392208
**NAICS:** 334290

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy, plans a sole-source purchase of two optical fiber amplifiers from PriTel, Inc.
- **Agency:** Naval Research Laboratory, Department of the Navy
- **Procurement approach:** NRL intends to award a sole-source purchase order to **PriTel, Inc.** of Naperville, Illinois, stating that only one responsible source can meet the requirement.
- **Items requested:** One each of two low-noise, high-power, polarization-maintaining fiber amplifiers with input/output monitors:
  - Model **LNHP-PMFA-37-IO-NMA**
  - Model **PM-LNHP-YbFA-37-IO-NMA**, a ytterbium-doped amplifier
- **Competition:** Interested parties may submit information showing their capability and explaining how competition would benefit the Government.
- **Classification:** NAICS 334290; PSC 6030.
- **Timing and value:** The notice provides no period of performance or estimated contract value.

### Description

<p>NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE<br />
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or<br />
request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.<br />
Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.<br />
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to PriTel,<br />
Inc. , Naperville, IL to furnish: Optical Fiber Amplifier<br />
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is<br />
334290 with the size standard of L. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code<br />
(PSC) procurement is 6030.<br />
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:<br />
 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the<br />
simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.<br />
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement<br />
within 2 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show<br />
clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.<br />
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not<br />
to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete<br />
this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion<br />
of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability<br />
information will be provided.<br />
The point of contact is: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.@navy.mil<br />
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-Q-1301392208 on your<br />
correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.</p>

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