The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract for the purchase of backing pumps for a UHV/MBE vacuum system, specifically to Pfeiffer Vacuum, Inc. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of the laboratory's vacuum systems, which are essential for various research and development activities. The contract will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a closing date for responses set for September 23, 2024, at 0800 hours. Interested parties may contact James Buie at james.buie@nrl.navy.mil or by phone at 202-923-1553 for further information.