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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plans to award a sole source purchase order to Tescan USA, Inc. for specialized engineering and maintenance services specifically to replace the filament of the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH microscope unit. This action is not a competitive solicitation but rather a direct acquisition, as Tescan USA, Inc. is considered the only responsible source able to meet the agency’s requirements. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.106-1(b), given that the purchase amount does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties are invited to submit information demonstrating their capabilities and reasons why competition might benefit the government by the specified deadline, but the government reserves sole discretion in deciding whether or not to pursue a competitive process. Responses must be submitted by June 12, 2026, and should reference the Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301366499. The contract will be managed out of Washington, DC, with Maxmilian Fritts as the point of contact. No solicitation package is available, and requests for such will not be entertained.
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NRL 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 Tescan USA, Inc. for: engineering and maintenance services to replace the filament of the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH S/N: MI2551373US.
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-1301366499 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Closes 06/12/2026 1700 hours
