Procure focal arrays
ID: N00173-25-Q-1301262113Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/63e8f81d29d1486785e7d11a97a3a7fd/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Teledyne Judson Technologies for the procurement of focal arrays. This acquisition is critical for the NRL's research and development efforts, as focal arrays are essential components in various analytical laboratory instruments. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties are invited to express their capabilities by the closing date of June 19, 2025, at 0800 hours. For inquiries, please reference Notice of Intent number N00173-25-Q-1301262113 in correspondence.

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