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Thorlabs Infrared Spectrum Analyzer

Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY

Response deadline
Oct 28, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Posted
Oct 23, 2025
Solicitation
N00173-26-Q-1301265113
Set-aside
None listed
Place of performance
Washington, DC, USA
Contracting office
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY · WASHINGTON · DC
Source
SAM.gov · updated May 9, 2026

Description

NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE 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 Thorlabs Inc. of Newton, New Jersey to furnish: Thorlabs Infrared Spectrum Analyzer The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640. 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, N00173-26-Q-1301265113 on your correspondence and in the �Subject� line of your email.

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