# SAM #N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0122

Sole-source upgrades for FTIR, Raman, and ion chromatography equipment

**Buyer:** NSWC Indian Head
**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0122
**NAICS:** 334516

NSWC Indian Head plans a sole-source contract for upgrades to its analytical laboratory equipment.
- **Buyer:** Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Department of the Navy’s NAVSEA Warfare Center.
- **Planned award:** Firm-fixed-price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, which the notice identifies as the only known source able to meet the requirement.
- **Equipment to be upgraded:** FTIR microscope, Raman microscope, and ion chromatograph equipment. The notice does not provide models, part numbers, quantities, or detailed upgrade specifications.
- **Opportunity type:** Notice of intent to sole source, not a request for quotes. Interested vendors may submit capability information for Government consideration.
- **Classification:** NAICS 334516; FSC 6640.

### Description

<p><strong>THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.</strong></p>

<p>Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to <strong>Fisher Scientific, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific to </strong>provide the following service:</p>

<p><strong>FTIR Microscope, Raman Microscope and Ion Chromatograph equipment.</strong><br />
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<strong>This action is to be undertaken in accordance with FAR 12.102 (a) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government&rsquo;s requirements </strong></p>

<p>The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is <strong>334516</strong>. The FSC code is <strong>6640</strong>. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 41 USC 1901.</p>

<p>This Notice of Intent is <strong>NOT </strong>a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by<strong> November 13, 2026 at 10AM (EST).</strong> 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. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.</p>

<p>Responses to this electronic notice must be made by <strong>13 November</strong> <strong>10:00am EST on 2026</strong>. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements and capabilities to <strong>Marjorie Gray, via email: marjorie.m.gray2.civ@us.navy.mil </strong>and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor&#39;s bona fide capability.</p>

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