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Purchase Cerna Birefringence Imaging Microscope for determining stress in diamond material
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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to THORLABS Inc for the acquisition of a Cerna Birefringence Imaging Microscope specifically to determine stress in diamond materials, with no competition anticipated as only this vendor can meet the agency’s technical requirements. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), utilizing funds not exceeding the $250,000 threshold, and is classified under NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard and Federal Supply Code 6640. All responses to this notice must clearly demonstrate why competitive procurement would be advantageous to the government and must be submitted by the closing date of July 9, 2026 at 0800 hours; failure to provide convincing evidence will result in the government proceeding with the sole source award without further solicitation. Any correspondence must reference the Notice of Intent number N00173-26-P-1301384230, and no costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed. The point of contact for inquiries is James Buie at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
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Washington, DC, 20375, USASet-Aside
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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 THORLABS Inc: Purchase Cerna Birefringence Imaging Microscope for determining stress in diamond material
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-1301384230 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Closes 7/9/26 0800 hours
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