SAM #N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0123

NSWC Indian Head intends to sole-source a Differential Scanning Calorimeter and Thermogravimetric Analyzer requirement to TA Instruments-Waters LLC

NSWC Indian Head announced its intent to sole-source thermal analysis equipment and related services to TA Instruments-Waters LLC. - Agency: Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), under NAVSEA and the Department of the Navy. - Procurement approach: Intended noncompetitive, firm-fixed-price contract to TA Instruments-Waters LLC; this is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for quote. - Requirement: A Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA). The notice calls this a service but provides no quantities, part numbers, or further scope details. - Competition: The Government identifies TA Instruments-Waters LLC as the only known source. Interested vendors may email concise capability information explaining how competition could benefit the Government. - Vendor requirements: Respondents must be registered in SAM. The notice does not specify a response deadline in the provided information. - Classification: NAICS 334516; FSC 6640.

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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.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to TA Instruments-Waters LLC, to provide the following service:

Differential Scanning Calorimeter and Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer 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’s requirements

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516. The FSC code is 6640. 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.

This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by November 16, 2026 at 10AM (EST). 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.

Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 16 November 10:00am EST on 2026. 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 Marjorie Gray, via email: marjorie.m.gray2.civ@us.navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.

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