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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 3, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Acoustic Research Systems 1-Year Tier 2 Standard Service Level Agreement

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N0017326Q5820Federal

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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC of Shepherdstown, West Virginia for a one-year Tier 2 Standard Service Level Agreement covering onsite system inspection and commissioning, ongoing support and helpdesk services with software updates, onsite technical support, and onsite training. This action is justified under the rationale that only this single source can satisfy the agency’s specialized requirements, and no competitive solicitation is planned. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5 million and uses Federal Supply Code AJ11, and will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b), as the estimated value does not exceed the $350,000 threshold. Interested parties may submit information demonstrating that competition would benefit the government, but any responses must provide clear and convincing evidence and will not entitle the submitter to reimbursement of costs. All correspondence must reference the Notice of Intent number N0017326Q5820 and be submitted by the deadline of June 8, 2026. The point of contact is Yina Brooks at the Department of Defense, located in Washington, D.C.

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Naval Research Laboratory awards sole source Tier 2 service agreement to Acoustic Research Systems.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20375, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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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.


The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC of Shepherdstown, West Virginia to furnish:


  1. Acoustic Rsearch Systems 1-Year Tier 2 Standard Service Level Agreement for:
    • Onsite System Inspection & Commissioning
    • Support and Helpdesk/Software Updates
    • Onsite Support
    • Onsite Training

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541990 with the size standard of $19,500,000.00. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is AJ11.


This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:


  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. 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. 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.


Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N0017326Q5820 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

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