# SAM #N00173-27-Q-1301410923

Sole-source purchase of one ThinkMate VSX WE95-2T08 workstation

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** N00173-27-Q-1301410923
**NAICS:** 541512, 423430

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy, plans a sole-source purchase of one ThinkMate VSX WE95-2T08 workstation.
- **Procurement:** NRL intends to place a sole-source purchase order with ThinkMate of Norwood, Massachusetts.
  - The attachment specifies one workstation, NSN 7540-01-152-8067; no separate manufacturer part number is provided.
- **Competition:** This is a notice of intent, not a request for proposals or offers. Interested parties may submit capability information showing clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government.
  - Responses are due within two calendar days of publication.
- **Classification:** NAICS 541512; PSC 7E20.

### Description

<p>NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to</p>

<p>&nbsp;THINKMATE, Norwood, MA to furnish: VSX WE95-2T08 Workstation</p>

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<p>The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is <strong>541512 </strong>with the size standard of <strong>L</strong>. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is <strong>7E20</strong>.</p>

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

<ul>
	<li>Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.</li>
</ul>

<p>Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within <strong>2 </strong>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p><strong>The point of contact is: </strong>Marche Hampton, email<strong>: </strong><strong>Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil</strong></p>

<p>Please reference this Notice of Intent number, <strong>N00173-27-Q-1301410923</strong> on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.</p>

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