Laser based Hypersonic Flow
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0017325Q5936
- Agency
-
Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- District of Columbia 20375, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), a component of the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order to Calspan of San Diego, CA. The notice pertains to the procurement of specialized scientific equipment for hypersonic flow research, specifically a six-component Internal Balance, a supporting sting, a balance case and cradle, and on-site installation integration. This notice was posted on January 28, 2025, with a response deadline of January 30, 2025, and falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about NRL's intention to award a sole source purchase order for specific laboratory equipment without a competitive solicitation. Interested parties are invited to demonstrate their capabilities and provide evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, though the agency retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed competitively. Contractors wishing to respond must submit their information by the January 30, 2025 deadline, referencing the Notice of Intent number N0017325Q5926 in all correspondence. The equipment being procured includes a precise six-component Internal Balance with specific force and moment specifications, a stainless steel sting, a protective case, and integration services. While the notice emphasizes this is not a competitive solicitation, it provides an opportunity for interested parties to express their capabilities. No reimbursement will be provided for preparing and submitting capability information, and the government's decision is final regarding potential competitive procurement.
Notice text
NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE
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 Calspan of San Diego, CA to furnish:
__X__ See Attached Schedule of Supplies/Services
1. Six-component Internal Balance (Quantity: 1)
- 0.55-in size, tapered connection
- Maximum normal force = 50 lb
- Maximum side force = 25 lb
- Maximum axial force = 15 lb
- Maximum pitching moment = 150 in.-lb
- Maximum yaw moment = 75 in-lb
- Maximum roll moment = 25 in-lb
2. Sting (Quantity: 1)
- 15-5 precipitation hardening stainless steel
- Mating interface to back end of balance
- Mating interface to Model Positioning System (MPS) strut
- 17-in long
3. Balance Case and Cradle
- Pelican case
- Internal wood supports for balance
4. On-site Installation
- Integration to existing MPS
- Operational check
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1000. 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, N0017325Q5926 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
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