SAM #N00173-27-Q-1301397725

NRL sole-source purchase of PlaneWave IRDK14 telescope and accessories

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy, plans to purchase a PlaneWave infrared telescope and accessories; the attached RFQ details four items. - Procurement approach: NRL’s notice states its intent to sole-source the purchase to PlaneWave Instruments Inc. and is not a competitive solicitation. - Items listed in the RFQ: one IRDK14 f/7.2 Dall-Kirkham optical tube with fused silica optics, cooling fans, and PlaneWave dovetail; one CDK14 shroud; one Keller EZ saddle; and one CDK14 export crate. - Response requirement: Interested parties must submit capability information within two calendar days of notice publication, with clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. - The notice provides no telescope model or accessory details, but the attached RFQ specifies the model and item details above. It does not provide a performance period or firm contract value; the notice references simplified acquisition procedures and a $250,000 threshold. - Procurement classifications: NAICS 334516 and PSC 6650.

Description

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 PLANEWAVE INSTRUMENTS INC, Adrian, MI to furnish: Infrared telescope and accessories The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1,000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6650. 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 $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 2 calendar days of the publication of this notice. 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. The point of contact is: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.@navy.mil Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-Q-1301397725 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

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