SSTR/FDTR Thermal Property Characterization System
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- 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
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20375, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research, has published a Notice of Intent for a sole source contract to procure a SSTR/FDTR Thermal Property Characterization System. The solicitation (N00173-25-RFI-MF18) is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and is posted as a special notice rather than a competitive procurement. NRL intends to award this contract exclusively to Laser Thermal Analysis, Inc. for a commercial, turnkey steady-state thermorelectance system. The agency has indicated that only one responsible source can satisfy their specific requirements under FAR 6.302 authority. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is currently available.
The primary objective is to acquire a specialized thermal conductivity measurement system capable of measuring thin film, high thermal conductivity, and multilayer thermal properties of wide- and ultrawide bandgap semiconductor materials, packaging materials, and integrated chip components. The system must measure thermal conductivity from 0.05 to 3000 W/mK in sub-micron thick films with both single point measurement and mapping capabilities, requiring rapid measurements in tens of seconds with automated laser focusing and alignment. Interested parties may submit capability statements by the August 11, 2025 deadline to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government, though any determination to proceed competitively remains at the government's discretion. The procurement supports NRL's Electromagnetics Technology Branch requirements for current funded programs, including independent validation and verification work for the external DARPA UWBGS program. All capability statements must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, with no telephone responses accepted and no reimbursement provided for submission costs.
Notice text
Notice of Intent
Solicitation #: N00173-25-RFI-MF18
Procurement Type: Pre-Solicitation
Date Posted: 7/28/2025
Title: SSTR/FDTR Thermal Property Characterization System
PSC: TBD
NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Response Date: 8/11/2025
Primary POC: Maximilian Fritts
Description:
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 United States Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a sole source Contract to Laser Thermal Analysis, Inc. to provide the services outlined in the attached Statement of Work. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302.
The Electromagnetics Technology Branch of the Electronics Science and Technology Division, located at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, has the requirement to procure a commercial, turnkey, steady-state thermorelectance system capable of measuring thin film, high thermal conductivity, and multilayer thermal conductivity. This instrument will enable NRL to measure the thermal properties of wide- and ultrawide bandgap semiconductor materials, packaging materials and integrated chip components, all of which are necessary for currently funded programs including as independent validation and verification and subject matter experts in external DARPA UWBGS program. The system should be capable of measuring thermal conductivity from 0.05 to 3000 W/mK in sub-micron thick films, with both single point measurement and mapping capabilities. Measurements should be quick (on the order of 10’s of seconds) with automated focusing and alignment of the pump-probe laser system. With these properties, the tool will provide a rapid, user friendly, high-throughput technique that will enable shorter timeframes to evaluate and optimize materials to meet the objectives of our existing and future programs.
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 Contract 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. Point of contact for this synopsis is Mr. Maximilian Fritts. Responses to this synopsis should be sent to maximilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil.
Place of Contract Performance:
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20375-5343
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| 6800-0121 Notice of Intent.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSTR/FDTR Thermal Property Characterization System Notice of Award | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| SSTR/FDTR Thermal Property Characterization System | Pre-Solicitation |
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