# SAM #N00173-27-Q-1301397725

NRL sole-source purchase of PlaneWave IRDK14 telescope and accessories

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** N00173-27-Q-1301397725
**NAICS:** 334516

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

<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<br />
PLANEWAVE INSTRUMENTS INC, Adrian, MI to furnish: Infrared telescope and accessories<br />
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is<br />
334516 with the size standard of 1,000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code<br />
(PSC) procurement is 6650.<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-1301397725 on your<br />
correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.</p>

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