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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Structured Materials

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N0017326NOIGF12Federal

Submission Closed09/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to Structured Materials Industries, Inc. for a MOCVD System Conversion and Upgrade. This procurement is identified by solicitation number N0017326NOIGF12 and falls under NAICS code 334516 and PSC 6640. The acquisition will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with a value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of 350,000 dollars. This action is a Notice of Intent and does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for proposals. The Naval Research Laboratory is inviting interested parties to provide evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government before the response deadline of September 18, 2026. The place of performance is located in Washington, DC, and the primary point of contact for this requirement is Graham W.J. Fisher.