CeBr3 Detectors for Gamma-Ray Detection Research
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0017326Q5522
- Agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20036, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Research Laboratory announced on June 24, 2026, a sole-source intent to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to CapeSym Inc. for seven CeBr3 detectors (50.8 mm diameter × 50.8 mm height, hexagonal cut, titanium-encapsulated) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a 10-calendar-day response window closing July 4, 2026. The procurement is below the simplified acquisition threshold at $250,000, NAICS 541715, PSC AC32. NRL states that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and this notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, interested parties may submit capability statements within 10 calendar days demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. Submissions are evaluated solely to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted; the Government retains sole discretion to proceed noncompetitively. Period of performance is 10 weeks after award. Responses should reference the Notice of Intent number and direct inquiries to Erik Wells, erik.wells2.civ@us.navy.mil. No reimbursement for capability submissions is provided.
Notice text
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) hereby formally announces the intent to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis 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 to CapeSym Inc.,. The contractor will be required to provide Seven (7) CeBr3 cylinders {50.8 mm diameter x 50.8 mm height), cut to a hexagonal shape and encapsulated in NRL-provided titanium canisters. (See Attached Inquiry of Availability). Period of performace is 10 weeks after award.
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 telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715 with the size standard of 1000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is AC32.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 10 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: Erik Wells, email: erik.wells2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Continuation Sheet -CEBR3.pdf |
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