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Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

NAICS

334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical SignalsView NAICS

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Washington, DC, 20375, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
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OfficeWASHINGTON, 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.  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 INSTEC to furnish:



EXTREME ENVIRONMENTAL PROBING STATION AND ACCESSORIES



The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515        with the size standard of   750  .   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) 12.201-1 for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. 


Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice.  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.


The point of contact is: Richard Key , email:   richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.  


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

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