Nitride templates

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to KYMA TECHNOLOGIES for aluminum and gallium nitride templates. This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals or solicitation for offers, as the agency has determined that only one responsible source can satisfy their requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a size standard of 1000 employees, and is classified under PSC 6640 for laboratory equipment and supplies. The purchase will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for procurements not exceeding $250,000. The notice was posted on August 15, 2025, establishing the agency's intention to proceed with this specialized acquisition.

The primary purpose of this notice is to provide transparency regarding the sole source award while offering interested parties an opportunity to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government. Contractors have fifteen calendar days from the publication date, with a deadline of August 19, 2025, to submit responses showing clear and convincing evidence that competitive procurement would benefit the government. Any interested parties must contact Richard Key at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil and reference the Notice of Intent number in their correspondence. The procurement is set aside for total small business participation, though the sole source nature limits actual competition. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed competitively based on responses received, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information.