Opportunity

SAM #N0017327P1301427571

NRL seeks capability information for proposed sole-source SFRJ fuel grain hot-fire testing

Buyer

NRL

Posted

October 26, 2026

Respond By

October 29, 2026

Identifier

N0017327P1301427571

NAICS

541380, 541715

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking capability information related to a proposed sole-source award for SFRJ fuel grain hot-fire testing. - Agency: NRL, under the Department of the Navy and the Office of Naval Research. - Proposed provider: The University of Alabama in Huntsville. - Requirement: Hot-fire testing services for SFRJ fuel grain; no quantity, part number, or specific equipment is identified. - Notice status: This is a notice of intent, not a solicitation. NRL expects only one responsible source to meet its needs. - Responses: Interested parties may submit capability information demonstrating that competition would benefit the Government. Responses will be used to determine whether NRL should compete the purchase. - Notice codes: PSC 6640; the notice provides conflicting NAICS codes, 334413 and 541380.

Description

 NRL 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 The University of Alabama in Huntsville: NRL requesting SFRJ Fuel Grain Hot-Fire Testing

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334413 with the size standard of large. 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) 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 in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  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.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-P-1301427571 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 10/29/26 0800 hours

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