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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to MTS Systems for loading equipment under solicitation number N00173-25-Q-1301369698, with no competitive bidding process contemplated. This notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation, request for offers, or invitation for proposals, and no solicitation package is available. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 811210 with a large business size standard and PSC/FSC 4940, and the agency asserts that only MTS Systems is capable of meeting its needs, with no other source able to satisfy the requirements. The place of performance is in Washington, DC, and interested parties may submit information demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the government, though any such submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence and will not result in reimbursement for associated costs. Responses must reference the notice number and be received by June 19, 2026, at 0800 hours. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing, delivery schedules, inspection criteria, or other detailed terms are included, as this document serves only as a pre-solicitation notice to allow for potential challenge of the sole source determination. All contract administration details, representations, certifications, and performance conditions remain undefined at this stage and will be established only if the sole source award proceeds.
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Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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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 MTS Systems for: loading equipment.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811210 with the size standard of large. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 4940.
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, N00173-25-Q-1301369698 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Closes 6/19/26 0800 hours
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