Toptica 440nm laser for quantum optics
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Special Notice from the Department of the Navy, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 AM (UTC-4), 1 day left.
| Solicitation number | N00173-27-Q-1301397807 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Naval Research Laboratory |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) |
| Product or service code | 6650 |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 AM (UTC-4) (1 day left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
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 TOPTICA Photonics, Inc., Pittsford, NY to furnish: Toptica 440nm laser for quantum optics The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1,000.
The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6650. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-l(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-1301397807 on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.
Contracting contact
- Marche Hampton · [email protected]
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