# SAM #N0017327Q5204

NRL sole-source purchase for fungal-interaction bio-analysis services

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** N0017327Q5204
**NAICS:** 541380, 541714, 541715

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) announced its intent to make a sole-source purchase for fungal-interaction bio-analysis services.
- **Agency:** Naval Research Laboratory, Department of the Navy.
- **Intended provider:** University of Dayton.
- **Requirement:** Bio-analysis of fungal interactions; no quantities or detailed technical specifications are provided.
- **Procurement approach:** NRL says only one responsible source can meet the requirement and intends to award a sole-source purchase order. This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers.
- **Potential responses:** Interested parties may submit capability information explaining how they could meet the requirement and why competition would benefit the Government.
- **Classification:** NAICS 541380; PSC H999.
- **Performance period and value:** Not stated.

### Description

<p><strong>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; Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to <strong><u>UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON</u></strong> to furnish:</p>

<p>BIO-ANALYSIS OF FUNGAL INTERACTIONS SERVICES</p>

<p>The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is<strong><u> 541380&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</u></strong>&nbsp;with the size standard of <strong><u>$19,000,000&nbsp;</u></strong>. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is<strong><u> H999</u></strong>.</p>

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<p>This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:</p>

<p>Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1 for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice.&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>

<p><strong>The point of contact is:</strong><strong><u> Richard Key </u></strong>, email:&nbsp; <strong><u>&nbsp;richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil</u></strong>. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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