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Purchase a tunable repetition rate white light supercontinuum laser for our fluorescence microscopy/spectroscopy.

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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to NKT Photonics for the acquisition of a tunable repetition rate white light supercontinuum laser to support fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy applications. This requirement is designated under NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard and falls under FSC/PSC 6640. The procurement will be executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), as the estimated value does not exceed the $250,000 threshold. No competitive solicitation is being issued, as the agency has determined that only this specific supplier can meet the technical needs of the project. Interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating that competitive procurement would be advantageous to the government, but all submissions must provide clear and convincing justification; responses will be reviewed solely to evaluate the necessity of competition and will not result in reimbursement for any costs incurred. The notice is open for responses until July 20, 2026, at 0800 hours, and any correspondence must reference the notice number N00173-26-P-1301391866. Primary point of contact is James Buie at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.

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NKT Photonics to receive sole-source laser procurement for microscopy, under $250K, no competition, response deadline July 20, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView 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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 NRL 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.  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 NKT Photonics: Purchase a tunable repetition rate white light supercontinuum laser for the fluorescence microscopy/spectroscopy



The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of small. 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) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. 

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, N00173-26-P-1301391866 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    


Closes 7/20/26 0800 hours

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