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ID: N00173-26-Q-1301363984 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  100%
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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 Microway, Inc. for: Server hardware expansion.

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-1301363984 on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.

Closes 07/15/2026 1700 hours

Background
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Microway, Inc. for server hardware expansion. This action is being taken because only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. This notice serves as a notification of intent rather than a request for competitive proposals.

Work Details
The contract involves the expansion of server hardware, which is critical for the NRL's operations. The purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures specifically for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement, but any response must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to close on July 15, 2026, at 1700 hours.

Place of Performance
Washington DC UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
There are no specific bidder requirements outlined in this notice; however, interested parties must provide evidence of their capability to meet the requirements if they wish to challenge the sole source determination.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior award N0017323P1137 was awarded to Microway for a “Xeon WhisperStation computer” (value $18,092; 04/06/23–08/28/23), indicating Microway has previously supplied server-class hardware to NRL. The current requirement is for “server hardware expansion,” which appears to be a continuation of that earlier server hardware procurement by adding capacity/components to the existing computing environment.

Overview

Agency
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Response Deadline
July 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Posted
July 7, 2026, 7:31 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
$50,000 - $250,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
On 7/7/26 Naval Research Laboratory issued Special Notice N00173-26-Q-1301363984 for Server hardware expansion due 7/15/26.
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
July 7, 2026
Last Updated By
maximilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
July 30, 2026