Hybergolic training course

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), operating under the Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source purchase order to Purdue University. This special notice announces NRL's plan to procure a hypergolic training course for three personnel without conducting a competitive procurement process. The requirement falls under NAICS code 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) and PSC code U010 (Education/Training- Certifications/Accreditations For Educational Institutions). The purchase will be executed through simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), as the total value is expected not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. This notice was posted on April 7, 2026, and represents NRL's determination that only Purdue University can satisfy the agency's specific training requirements.

Interested parties have fifteen calendar days from the publication of this notice—until April 9, 2026—to submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Any party wishing to challenge the sole source award must provide capability information that supports the need for competitive procurement; however, the Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to pursue competition based on responses received. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information. Contractors interested in responding should direct inquiries to Richard Key at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil and reference the Notice of Intent number in all correspondence. This opportunity is not available to all contractors, as the Government has already identified Purdue University as the sole source capable of meeting the hypergolic training course requirement.