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N00173-26-Q-1301340543Federal

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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to Semetrol, LLC for a Deep-Level Transient Spectroscopy system. This action is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.106-1(b), as the purchase does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of 250,000 dollars. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals, but interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to respond to the requirement by September 18, 2026. Such responses must demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government. The government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the information received.

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Naval Research Laboratory sole source purchase of DLTS system from Semetrol, LLC.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Washington, DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE


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 Semetrol, LLC. for: a Deep-Level Transient Spectroscopy (DLTS) system.



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 $250,000. 

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, N00173-26-Q-1301340543 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    


Closes 09/18/2026 1700 hours

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