Purchase metallographic samples for SIB laser texturing program
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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to LECO CORP for the procurement of metallographic samples to support the SIB laser texturing program, asserting that no other source can satisfy the agency’s requirements. This action is justified under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with the total value expected to remain below the $250,000 threshold. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516, designated for small businesses, and uses Federal Supply Code 6640. Interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating that competition would benefit the government, but any response must clearly and convincingly justify an alternative to sole sourcing; failure to do so will not influence the decision. The government retains full discretion to proceed without competition regardless of responses received, and no costs incurred in submitting information will be reimbursed. All correspondence must reference the notice number N00173-26-P-1301393355 and be submitted before the deadline of August 7, 2026, at 0800 hours. The primary point of contact for inquiries is James Buie of the Department of Defense at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
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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 LECO CORP: Purchase metallographic samples for SIB laser texturing program
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-1301393355 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Closes 8/7/26 0800 hours
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