Cryogenic Heat Exchanger
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to PhoenixNMR LLC for a Phoenix Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (PCHE). This is not a request for competitive proposals, as the item is custom-made and no other sources are available. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to provide this requirement.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a custom-made Phoenix Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (PCHE). The NRL has determined that PhoenixNMR LLC is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this need.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- PSC Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- FAR Part: 13.106-1(b) (for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000)
- Response Due: June 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 11, 2026, 3:34 PM EDT
Response Guidance
This Notice of Intent is not a solicitation. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to compete this proposed purchase order. No reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in providing capability information.
Contact Information
For correspondence, reference the Notice of Intent number in the subject line of your email.
- Primary Contact: Teigh Cheyney (tahesha.cheyney@nrl.navy.mil)