NRL Notice to Sole Source
ID: N0017326Q1301315397Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ea0f5bfe07c64df09f9bbdb6da0251a5/view
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    Description

    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of Defense, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Ludlum Measurements, Inc. for calibration and technical services related to their equipment. This procurement is based on an exclusive licensing agreement that designates Ludlum Measurements, Inc. as the only responsible source, and it falls under NAICS code 541380, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The services are critical for maintaining the operational integrity of specialized laboratory equipment used in various defense applications. Interested parties may submit their capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements, although the decision to pursue competitive procurement remains at the Government's discretion. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Carrie Cawley at carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil or Katrina Gallagher at katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil.

    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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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS, INC for the calibration and technical services of their LUDLUM equipment. This notice, identified as N00173-26-Q-1301315397, is not a request for competitive proposals, as LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS, INC is considered the only responsible source under an exclusive licensing agreement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 and utilizes Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b), for purchases not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may respond to this notice to demonstrate their capability to fulfill the requirement, providing clear evidence that competition would benefit the Government. However, the decision to pursue a competitive procurement remains at the Government's discretion, and no reimbursement will be provided for submitted capability information.
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