Machining of fatigue (RBF) samples in support of SSNX shafting materials
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00173Q-1301322622
- Agency
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- PSC
- 3625 Textile Industries Machinery
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20375, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), an agency within the Department of the Navy, issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source purchase order on February 18, 2026. This special notice announces NRL's intention to award a Purchase Order to WITHERS TOOL, DIE & MANUFACTURING COMPANY for machining of fatigue (RBF) samples in support of SSNX shafting materials. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 and Federal Supply Code 3625 (Textile Industries Machinery), and will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases not exceeding the $250,000 simplified acquisition threshold. This is not a competitive solicitation, as only one responsible source is deemed capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. The associated Notice of Intent number is N0017326Q-1301322622.
Interested parties have until February 20, 2026, to submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Any capability information received will be evaluated solely to determine whether the Government should conduct a competitive procurement instead of proceeding with the sole source award. The Government reserves the right to make a final determination regarding competition at its sole discretion, and no cost reimbursement will be provided for submitting capability information. Respondents must reference the Notice of Intent number on all correspondence and in email subject lines. While this notice is not a formal solicitation, it provides an opportunity for qualified contractors to challenge the sole source determination if they can demonstrate competitive advantages to the Government.
Notice text
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 WITHERS TOOL, DIE & MANUFACTURING COMPANY for the purchase of Machining of fatigue (RBF) samples in support of SSNX shafting materials.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516. The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 3625.
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 thesimplified 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, N0017326Q-1301322622 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
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