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Cryogenic Heat Exchanger

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The Naval Research Laboratory plans to award a sole source purchase order to PhoenixNMR LLC for the supply of a custom-made Phoenix Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (PCHE), an item for which no alternative suppliers are available. This procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b) since the purchase does not exceed the $350,000 simplified acquisition threshold. The requirement falls under NAICS code 334516 with a Federal Supply Code of 6640. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and no solicitation packages will be provided or honored. Interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating that competition would benefit the government, though the government retains the sole discretion to determine whether to pursue a competitive procurement. Any responses must be received by June 13, 2026, and must clearly reference the Notice of Intent number. The point of contact for this procurement is Teigh Cheyney at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. The contract relates specifically to the acquisition of this specialized heat exchanger to meet agency requirements without competition due to its unique nature.

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Naval Research Laboratory awards sole source purchase to PhoenixNMR for custom cryogenic heat exchanger.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20032, 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
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:


PhoenixNMR LLC


To furnish: Phoenix Cryogenic Heat Exchanger(PCHE) - This is a custom made item and no others sources are available.


The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640.                                          


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.


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 on your correspondence the “Subject” line of your email.

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