66--Furnace/Cryostat

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division requires the purchase of a custom-built Catalyst Furnace/cryostat designed specifically to integrate with EXAFS Company's 3 grid fluorescent ion chamber detectors and support synchrotron radiation beam line applications. The procurement will be conducted as a non-competitive negotiation with The EXAFS Company under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, resulting in a firm-fixed price purchase order. Although this notice is not a formal request for competitive quotes, the agency will consider any responsible offers submitted within fifteen days from the date of publication before finalizing its decision. The government retains sole discretion to proceed without competition. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number N0016710T0110, falls under NAICS code 339999 and is managed by the Department of Defense at the NSWCCD office in Bethesda, MD. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements for consideration to determine if competition is warranted, referencing the specific RFQ number. The specialized nature of the furnace body and its tailored compatibility with existing detectors are central to this contracting action, reflecting the agency's need for a highly customized solution supporting advanced laboratory setups.