The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Physik Instrument, USA LP for a three-axis (XYZ) piezo stage and a single-axis all-ceramic insulated piezo actuator. This procurement is critical for the NRL's research and development efforts, as these specialized components are essential for precise motion control in various applications. The purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties are invited to submit evidence of their capability to compete by September 17, 2025, at 0800 hours. For further inquiries, contact Maximilian Fritts at maxmilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 202-875-9601, referencing Notice of Intent number N00173-25-Q-1301271185.

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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Physik Instrument, USA LP. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available. The NRL intends to acquire a three-axis (XYZ) piezo stage and a single-axis all-ceramic insulated piezoactuator using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), as the purchase will not exceed the $250,000 simplified acquisition threshold. Interested parties may respond to this notice by September 17, 2025, at 0800 hours, providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. The Government will consider these responses to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, though the decision to not compete this purchase remains at its sole discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information. All correspondence should reference Notice of Intent number N00173-25-Q-1301271185.

**NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE**

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Physik Instrument, USA LP for: a three-axis (XYZ) piezo stage and a single axis all-ceramic (no polymer) insulated piezoactuator.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

* Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-25-Q-1301271185 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

Closes 9/17/25 0800 hours

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