Photon Detector Modules
Updated
Solicitation from the Department of the Navy, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4), 6 days left.
| Solicitation number | N00173-27-Q-1301391744 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Naval Research Laboratory |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | Small business |
| Trade (NAICS) | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) |
| Product or service code | 6640 |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4) (6 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07 Effective: 9/30/2024 This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 13.003 (b)(1) on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000.
The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase: Photon Detector Modules. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: __________ __________ ___X___ See specification attachment Supplies: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL.
Items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6. Software/Hardware/Services: This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated. No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable.
All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. • Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions • Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.
Note: Maintenance Renewals - The performance period for maintenance renewals, (software licenses, services, etc.), must begin on or after the date of contract award. The performance period cannot be back dated. If reinstatement fees are required, they must be listed on separate line items.
Delivery Address: ____x____ U.S. Naval Research Laboratory 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W. Bldg. 49 – Shipping/Receiving Code 3400 Washington, DC 20375 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote. Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote. All quotations shall be sent via e-mail.
GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT Purchasing Agent Name: James Chappell Email: [email protected] Please reference this combined synopsis/solicitation number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email. All questions regarding the solicitation shall be submitted via email. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a response to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable).
If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined technically unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to determine if a single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price.
The lowest price offer(s) will be sent for technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price until an offer or combination of offers is deemed technically acceptable and price is determined fair and reasonable. Options.
When applicable, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Exceptions.
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- James Chappell · [email protected] · (202) 923-1418
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 334516, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,000 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 23, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4)
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing work, who also hold Navy contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
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About the buyer
The Department of the Navy awarded $129.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Electric Boat Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation and RTX Corporation. See what Navy is buying now.
Who can bid: Small Business set-aside
Total and partial small business set-asides are open to any business under the SBA size standard for the notice's NAICS code.
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