Intent to Award Sole Source - NanoEntek America

The Department of the Navy at USNH Guam plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Nanoentek America Inc, located in Waltham, Massachusetts, for the supply of ADIK-050 r-slides (50 slide box) to meet the lab department's specific requirements. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106 (b)(1)(i), which permits negotiation with a single source when only one provider can fulfill the government's needs. The decision follows market research and consultations indicating that Nanoentek America Inc is the only company capable of supplying the required analytical laboratory instrument. The contract opportunity is listed under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516, which covers Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The notice emphasizing this sole source intent has been published exclusively on the Federal Business Opportunities website, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for updates, as this is not a solicitation for competitive bids. Responses or inquiries submitted will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement should be pursued. The performance location is Agana Heights, Guam, and the contract is set aside as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. Official inquiries are directed to the designated purchasing agent connected to the Department of Defense’s Nmrtc Guam office. The government retains full discretion over whether or not to open the contract to competition based on the input received.