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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

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N00173-27-Q-1301402600 Federal

Response Deadline11/08/2026, 03:00:00 PM EST

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The Naval Research Laboratory, acting under the Department of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order under solicitation number N00173-27-Q-1301402600. The objective of this action is to secure exclusive licensing agreements for a scientific EMCCD camera from Andor Technology, Inc. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334516 and is intended to be performed in Washington, DC. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a formal solicitation for offers. However, interested parties may submit capability statements if they can provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. All related correspondence must be directed to the primary point of contact, Carrie Cawley, or secondary contact, Katrina Gallagher, and must include the solicitation number in the subject line.

General Info

Naval Research Laboratory intends to sole source EMCCD camera licenses from Andor Technology.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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PostedNov 6

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Response DeadlineNov 8

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11/08/2026, 03:00:00 PM ESTin 2 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Contacts

Carrie Cawley

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Katrina Gallagher

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