Notice of Intent to Sole Source Cameca Gold Coverage
ID: N00173-25-NOI-GF21Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b5f1cd86bc444495a36e70ad4ab7b36c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract to Ametek for Gold Coverage of the Cameca LEAP 4000X. This procurement is aimed at securing maintenance and service coverage for critical laboratory equipment, which is essential for ongoing research and development activities. The contract will be executed under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures for procurements below $250,000, and interested parties may express their capabilities if they believe competition could benefit 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-GF21.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Graham W.J. Fisher
    (202) 923-1344
    graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    NOI Instructions - Cameca Gold.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) announces its intent to award a sole source purchase order to Ametek for Cameca Gold Service coverage related to the LEAP 4000X. This notification is not a solicitation for proposals, and interested parties may express their capabilities if they believe competition could benefit the government. The purchase adheres to the Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for procurements below $250,000, with the relevant industry code being NAICS 811210 and the procurement code J066. Any submissions regarding the potential for competition must provide compelling evidence, as the decision to proceed with a competitive procurement rests solely with the government. Responses will not receive reimbursement for costs incurred in providing information. Correspondence should reference Notice of Intent number N00173-25-NOI-GF21.
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