Sole Source Intent to Modulator Bias Controller
ID: N0017325Q301158909Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

ELECTRONIC MODULES (5963)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a5c1a6d23fd543e28ef80e92f9cc220a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to PHARAD LLC, DBA Octane Wireless, for the provision of specialized electro-optic modulator bias controllers. This procurement involves the acquisition of 16 units that feature advanced specifications such as dither-free operation, ultra-compact design, and USB control, complying with NAICS code 334413 for small businesses. The goods are critical for advanced electronic applications, and the acquisition will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as it falls below the $250,000 threshold. Interested parties may express their capabilities to the primary contact, Carrie Cawley, at carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil, or the secondary contact, Katrina Gallagher, at katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil, to potentially influence the decision on competitive procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carrie Cawley
    carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil
    Katrina Gallagher
    katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Notice of Intent Sole Source.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to PHARAD LLC, DBA Octane Wireless for the provision of exclusive licensing agreements for a specialized electro-optic modulator bias controller. This acquisition will include 16 units featuring advanced specifications such as dither-free operation, ultra-compact design, and USB control, demanding compliance with the North American Industry Classification System code 334413 for small businesses. The purchase is conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.106-1(b), as it falls below the threshold of $250,000. While the notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation, interested parties may express their capabilities to ensure that competition could be beneficial for the government. Any feedback received will play a role in deciding whether to proceed with competitive procurement; however, it is at the government's discretion to not pursue competitive bids. Overall, this notice underscores the government’s method for specialized acquisitions while providing a path for input from other vendors.
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