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Special Notice from the Department of the Navy. Due Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 AM (UTC-4), 1 day left.

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Solicitation numberN00173-27-Q-1301415032
AgencyDepartment of the Navy
OfficeNaval Research Laboratory
Notice typeSpecial Notice
Set-asideNone
Trade (NAICS)Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
Product or service code3694
PostedOct 28, 2026
Response deadlineOct 30, 2026, 7:00 AM (UTC-4) (1 day left)
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE 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 email requests will not be honored.

Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to AlphaMicron Inc, Kent, Ohioto furnish: Screen Materials in AMI's clean room The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715 with the size standard of S. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 3694.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 2 calendar days of the publication of this notice. 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 purchase order 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.

The point of contact is: Marche Hampton, email: [email protected] Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-Q-1301415032 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

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