N66001-26-Q-6061 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source to PicoQuant Photonics North America Inc.
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1301315605
- Agency
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Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a purchase order to PicoQuant Photonics North America Inc. under the 8(a) Sole Source program. This Special Notice, posted on February 5, 2026, announces the Navy's intention to award a noncompetitive Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for specialized laboratory instrumentation. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a business size standard of 1,000 employees and falls under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items. The point of contact for inquiries is Paolo Mendoza at the Navy's contracting office. This notice is anticipatory in nature and does not constitute a binding commitment or formal request for quotes.
The objective of this procurement is to acquire one MICROTIME 100 Upright Time-Resolved Photoluminescence (TRPL) Microscope, one Second Harmonic Generation option, and four days of on-site installation and training services. While this is designated as a sole source award to PicoQuant Photonics North America Inc., any interested firm believing it can fulfill the requirement may submit comments or identify its capabilities in response to this synopsis. All inquiries, questions, or concerns regarding the notice must be submitted via email to Paolo Mendoza by February 12, 2026, at 1200 PST; telephone and fax submissions will not be accepted. The Government reserves the right to not compete based on responses received, and any decision regarding competition remains solely at the agency's discretion. This procurement opportunity is limited to firms meeting the specified business size standard and capable of providing the specialized optical instrumentation and associated technical services.
Notice text
The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to PicoQuant Photonics North America Inc. The requirement is for the purchase of the following items listed below. MICROTIME 100 UPRIGHT TIME-RESOLVED PHOTOLUMINESCENCE (TRPL) MICROSCOPE, QTY: 1. OPTION 1 (SECOND HARMONIC GENERATION), QTY: 1. and 4-DAY VISIT FOR ON-SITE INSTALLATION AND TRAINING; QTY: 1. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516 ? Analytical Laboratory Instrument and Manufacturing, and the business size standard is 1000 employees. Acquisition of Commercial Items under RFO FAR Part 13 ? Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The point of contact for this announcement is Paolo Mendoza at paolo.r.mendoza.civ@us.navy.mil. Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to paolo.r.mendoza.civ@us.navy.mil by 12 February 2026 at 1200 PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.
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