# SAM #N0017327P1301393354

NRL sole-source procurement of a custom prototype coating removal tool

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 12, 2026
**Identifier:** N0017327P1301393354
**NAICS:** 332721

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plans to sole-source a custom prototype coating removal tool to Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.
- **Agency:** Naval Research Laboratory, Department of the Navy.
- **Planned supplier:** Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.
- **Requirement:** One custom prototype coating removal tool; the notice does not specify a quantity or part number.
- **Competition:** NRL states that only one responsible source can meet the requirement. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit information explaining how competition could benefit the Government.
- **Classification and procedure:** NAICS 332721; FSC/PSC 6640; simplified acquisition procedures.

### 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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	<li>The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Scientific Applications &amp; Research Associates Inc: Purchase custom proto type coating removal tool</li>
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<p>The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 332721 with the size standard of small. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640.</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, N00173-27-P-1301393354 on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Closes 10/12/26 0800 hours</p>

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