PURCHASE OF LASER SYSTEM
ID: N00173-25-Q-1120Type: 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, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract for the purchase of a laser system from LIGHT CONVERSION-USA, INC. This procurement is necessary to fulfill specific agency requirements that can only be met by this vendor, as no other supplies or services will suffice. The laser system is categorized under the NAICS code 334516, which pertains to Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and is critical for laboratory operations. Interested parties have 15 calendar days from the publication of this notice to express their interest and capability, with all inquiries directed to Dwyane McQueen at dwyane.a.mcqueen.civ@us.navy.mil. The procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a threshold not exceeding $250,000.

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