Laser based Hypersonic Flow
ID: N0017325Q5936Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of a laser-based hypersonic flow measurement system to Calspan of San Diego, CA. The contract includes the supply of a six-component internal balance, a sting, a balance case and cradle, and on-site installation services, all critical for advanced hypersonic research and testing. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 334516 and will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may express their capabilities to meet this requirement by contacting Sharla Erdmann or Alvin Williams via email, referencing Notice of Intent number N0017325Q5926.

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