DIGITAL RECEIVER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 (NOI) to award a sole source purchase order to MERCURY, Andover, MA, for a 32-channel Mercury-Pentek RFSoC Gen3 SOSA system (DIGITAL RECEIVER). This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Purpose
This NOI serves to inform the public of NRL's intent to procure the specified system from a single source. Interested parties are invited to identify their capabilities to meet this requirement, providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with the final decision remaining at the Government's discretion.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a 32-channel Mercury-Pentek RFSoC Gen3 SOSA system, which falls under the DIGITAL RECEIVER category. The procurement utilizes North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334111 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1250 employees, and Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) 5998 (Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware). A detailed pricing sheet (RFQ - PR 1301339117.pdf) outlines the specific items, quantities, and units for this procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Dept Of Defense
- Intended Awardee: MERCURY, Andover, MA
- Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition utilizing FAR 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000).
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST (1 calendar day from publication).
- Published Date: March 18, 2026.
Response Instructions
Responses must be submitted within 1 calendar day of the notice's publication. Submissions must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of capability to fulfill the requirement competitively. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Marche Hampton at Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil or 202-923-1386. Reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301339117 in all correspondence.