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Service Contract for Radioactive

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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to Ludlum Measurements Inc. of Knoxville, Tennessee for a service contract related to radioactive measurement equipment and support, citing that no other supplier can meet the agency’s specific requirements. This action is justified under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with a ceiling of $250,000, and is classified under NAICS code 334515 with a size standard of 500 employees and FSC/PSC code J066. The solicitation number is N00173-26-Q-1301379211, and while this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties have two calendar days from the notice’s publication to submit evidence demonstrating that competition would benefit the government. Any submissions will be reviewed solely to determine if a competitive process should be initiated, and the government retains full discretion to proceed with the sole source award regardless of responses. No reimbursement is available for costs incurred in providing this information. The point of contact for inquiries is Marche Hampton, and all correspondence must reference the notice number and be directed to the specified email address. The contract is set to be performed in Washington, D.C., with a response deadline of August 2, 2026.

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Sole source award to Ludlum Measurements for radioactive equipment support, $250,000 ceiling, non-competitive, Washington D.C.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

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334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical SignalsView 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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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TO  LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS INC


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


 LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS INC, Knoxville, Tennessee to furnish: Service Contract for Radioactive



The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515 with the size standard of 500. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is J066.



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 within 2 calendar days of the publication of this notice. 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.



The point of contact is: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil


Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301379211 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

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