Monochromated X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Instrument
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00173-25-Q-JD01
- 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
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- 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) has issued a Special Notice of Intent regarding the procurement of a Monochromated X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Instrument. The notice specifically identifies FEI Company in Hillsboro, OR as the intended sole source provider for a Nexsa G2 XPS tool. This procurement is classified under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category and involves a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. The notice was posted on January 24, 2025, with a response deadline of February 3, 2025. The opportunity is not set aside for any specific type of business and will be delivered to NRL in Washington, DC.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency about a potential sole source procurement while allowing other potential vendors an opportunity to demonstrate competitive capabilities. Interested contractors may submit a capability statement that provides clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The agency emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for proposals and no telephone requests will be honored. All submitted information will be evaluated solely to determine whether a competitive procurement might be more appropriate. The government retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with the sole source procurement or pursue a competitive process. Importantly, no reimbursement will be provided for any costs associated with submitting capability information, and the government makes no commitment to issue solicitations or awards based on this notice.
Notice text
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 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price, sole source Purchase Order to FEI Company, Hillsboro, OR to provide the following Nexsa G2 X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) tool with materials and deposition tools currently being investigated at NRL.
Delivery will be FOB: Destination, NRL, Washington, DC 20375)
The proposed Purchase Order is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.501.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. 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 on your correspondence and in the subject line of your e-mail.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Monochromated X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Instrument | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Monochromated XPS Instrument | Pre-Solicitation |
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