Opportunity
SAM #N0017327Q5203
NRL sole-source purchase of SiC wafers from IQE
Buyer
NRL
Posted
October 19, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
N0017327Q5203
NAICS
334413
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plans a sole-source purchase of SiC wafers from IQE for a Department of the Navy requirement. - Procurement approach: NRL intends to award a purchase order to IQE, stating that only one responsible source can meet its needs. This is a notice of intent, not a solicitation or request for offers. - Requirement: The notice title describes AlGaN/GaN on SiC wafers; the description calls the item “SiC wafers.” No quantity, part number, or detailed technical specifications are provided. - Potential competition: Interested parties may submit capability information with clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. - Classification: NAICS 334413; PSC 6640. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used.
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. 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 IQE to furnish:
SIC WAFERS
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334413 with the size standard of 1250 . The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640 .
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1 for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) 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: Richard Key , email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.