NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
ID: N0017325Q1301197189Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

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Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

MEASURING TOOLS, CRAFTSMEN'S (5210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b25972ced8ec4fde8ec7bc3358683557/view
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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Mirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc. for the procurement of specialized gamma monitoring equipment. This acquisition includes four G64 Area gamma monitors equipped with alarming dose rate meters and two remote detector kits, deemed essential for NRL's operational requirements. The procurement follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines for purchases below $250,000, and while the contract is not open to competitive proposals, interested parties may submit evidence of their capability for consideration. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Carrie Cawley or Katrina Gallagher via their respective emails provided in the notice.

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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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    Notice of Intent to go Sole Source.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to Mirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc. for specific gamma monitoring equipment. This procurement is not open to competitive proposals, as NRL identifies Mirion as the only responsible source that meets its requirements. The purchase includes four G64 Area gamma monitors with alarming dose rate meters and two remote detector kits. The procurement follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures, aligning with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines for purchases below $250,000. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to encourage competitive procurement consideration, although the final decision lies solely with the Government. Correspondence related to this notice should reference the designated notice number. Overall, this document outlines a targeted acquisition strategy for specialized equipment necessary for NRL operations while establishing parameters for potential competition, should there be sufficient interest from other suppliers.
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