Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Andor
ID: N00173-25-NOI-GF31Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/307164e4f10948aa825f486fe09f9f9d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to Andor for a spectrometer and camera essential for nonlinear optical measurements. This specialized equipment is critical for measuring interface-specific vibrational modes of samples, requiring a 1 kHz acquisition rate to synchronize with a 1 kHz rep rate laser for ultrafast spectroscopic measurements. The procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the $250,000 threshold, and interested parties may submit evidence of capability to support competition, although the decision to proceed with a sole source award rests solely with the Government. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Graham W.J. Fisher at graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 202-923-1344, referencing Notice of Intent number N00173-25-NOI-GF31.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Graham W.J. Fisher
    (202) 923-1344
    graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    NOI Instructions - Andor.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to Andor for a spectrometer and camera. This equipment is essential for nonlinear optical measurements to support base program research by measuring interface-specific vibrational modes of samples, with the camera requiring a 1 kHz acquisition rate to sync with a 1 kHz rep rate laser for ultrafast spectroscopic measurements. The procurement, under NAICS Code 334516 and FSC/PSC 6640, will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the $250,000 simplified acquisition threshold. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government, with any responses considered solely for determining the feasibility of a competitive procurement. The decision to not compete this purchase order rests solely with the Government, and no reimbursement will be provided for submitted capability information. Correspondence should reference Notice of Intent number N00173-25-NOI-GF31.
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