# 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

<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 The University of Alabama in Huntsville: <strong>NRL requesting SFRJ Fuel Grain Hot-Fire Testing</strong></li>
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<p>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.</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-1301427571 on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Closes 10/29/26 0800 hours</p>

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