The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source purchase order for SPS Trials to California Nanotechnologies Inc. of Cerritos, CA. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling specific research and development needs in nanotechnology, categorized under NAICS code 541713, with a size standard of $19,500,000. The purchase will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with a threshold not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may express their capabilities and interest in this requirement, but any responses will be evaluated solely to determine if competition would be beneficial to the Government. For inquiries, contact Yina Brooks at yina.brooks.civ@us.navy.mil or Alvin Williams at alvin.williams2.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing Notice of Intent number N0017325Q5812.