Notice of Intent to Sole Source Custom Sensor with Custom Filters
ID: N0017324Q1301145374Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

SPECIALIZED SEMICONDUCTOR, MICROCIRCUIT, AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURING MACHINERY (3670)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a747e77f153349468220befa8e3b2f45/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to AVNET in Orlando, FL, for the procurement of customized filter sourcing packaged in TO-39 four channel pyroelectric detectors (Pyreos MK2 format). This procurement will consist of 10 units and is aligned with the North American Industry Classification System Code 334413 and the Federal Supply Code 3670, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) due to the total cost being under the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. While this notice does not solicit competitive proposals, interested parties may express their capabilities, although competition will be at the government's discretion, and no reimbursements for response costs will be provided. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Carrie Cawley at carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil or Katrina Gallagher at katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Carrie Cawley
    carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil
    Katrina Gallagher
    katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to AVNET in Orlando, FL, for customized filter sourcing packaged in TO-39 four channel pyroelectric detectors (Pyreos MK2 format). This procurement will consist of 10 units, aligning with the North American Industry Classification System Code 334413 and the Federal Supply Code 3670. The purchase will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), focusing on costs under the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. While this notice does not solicit competitive proposals, interested parties may express their capabilities, though competition is at the government's discretion. Notably, no reimbursements for response costs will be provided. The document emphasizes the exclusivity of the supplier and the NRL's intent while outlining the parameters for industry feedback regarding the procurement.
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