NRL notice of intent to award a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00173-26-Q-1301264286
- Agency
-
Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541490 Other Specialized Design Services
- 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 issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract. This special notice announces the intended award to Mirios, Inc., headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, for the design and fabrication of a weak index guided Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) device. The procurement falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases not exceeding $250,000 and is classified under NAICS code 541490 (Other Specialized Design Services) with Federal Supply Code C1PB. The solicitation number is N00173-26-Q-1301264286, and the notice provides an opportunity for interested parties to challenge the sole source determination. Issued by NRL's Code 1350 Policy & Review Branch, this notice reflects the government's current intent while maintaining the option to proceed with competitive procurement.
Interested contractors have until October 24, 2025, to respond and demonstrate their capability to compete for this contract award. Any potential respondents must provide clear evidence that opening the procurement to competition would be advantageous to the government, establishing a compelling case for why the sole source award should not proceed as planned. The contract applies to large businesses, as indicated by the NAICS size standard classification, and is limited to firms capable of designing and fabricating specialized Long-Wave Infrared devices. Eligible contractors must be prepared to address the technical requirements associated with weak index guided LWIR device development and production. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to accept the evidence presented and proceed with competitive procurement rather than awarding the contract to Mirios, Inc.
Notice text
See attached NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE.docx | DOCX document |
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