Mirios Integrated Weak Index Guided MWIR QCLs Additional Run
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0017326Q4879
- Agency
-
Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20375, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research, has published a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source purchase order to Mirios, Inc. for an "Integrated Weak Index Guided MWIR QCLs Additional Run." This is not a competitive solicitation but rather a notice of the government's intent to award a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for a purchase not exceeding $250,000. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees and is classified under Federal Supply Code 5961 for semiconductor devices. The notice is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and was posted on October 15, 2025.
The purpose of this procurement is to conduct a second manufacturing run of weak index guided Midwave Infrared (MWIR) Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) integrated on silicon, building upon a previous Mirios program. The work involves modifying existing fabrication processes, creating new mask layouts and reticles, fabricating up to 2-3 wafers using III-V epitaxial material provided by NRL, and delivering the finished laser array bars with specific coating requirements. Interested parties have until October 21, 2025, to respond and must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Only parties that can demonstrate their capability to fulfill this highly specialized requirement should respond, as the government has determined that only one responsible source exists that can satisfy the agency's technical requirements. All correspondence must reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-4879, and the government reserves sole discretion in determining whether to proceed competitively based on any responses received.
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 Mirios, Inc ofto furnish an Integrated Weak Index Guided MWIR QCLs Additional Run:
_XX_ See Attached Schedule of Supplies
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334413 with the size standard of 1250. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5961.
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, N00173-26-Q-4879 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| List of Supplies.pdf |
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