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Description

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 Tescan USA, Inc. for: engineering and maintenance services to replace the filament of the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH S/N: MI2551373US.

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-1301366499 on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.

Closes 06/12/2026 1700 hours

Background
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Tescan USA, Inc. for engineering and maintenance services. The goal of this contract is to replace the filament of the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH S/N: MI2551373US, as only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements.

Work Details
The contractor will provide engineering and maintenance services specifically focused on replacing the filament of the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH S/N: MI2551373US. This contract is awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases not exceeding $250,000.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of their capability to fulfill this requirement. There are no specific security clearances or professional certifications mentioned, but bidders should be aware that competition may be considered advantageous to the Government.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract with the same equipment and vendor. Tescan USA previously received contract N0017325P0049 (value $24,600) for engineering services to assist with relocating the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH S/N: MI2551373US within the Naval Research Laboratory campus. The current requirement similarly calls for engineering and maintenance services for that same MIRA-3 XMH unit, indicating continuity of technical support tied to the specific instrument.

Overview

Agency
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Response Deadline
June 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT Due in 3 Days
Posted
June 2, 2026, 6:39 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Washington, DC United States
Source
Open
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
On 6/2/26 Naval Research Laboratory issued Special Notice N00173-26-Q-1301366499 for Engineering Services due 6/12/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Maximilian Fritts   Profile
Email
maximilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(202) 875-9601

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > ONR > ONR NRL > NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00173
Source Organization Code
100255323
Last Updated
June 2, 2026
Last Updated By
maximilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
June 27, 2026