Herrick Technology Lab - Microwave Transceiver
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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 Herrick Technology Laboratories Inc. for a Microwave Transceiver and associated equipment. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit evidence of their capability to compete by February 10, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Special Notice indicates NRL's intent to procure specific microwave transceiver equipment from Herrick Technology Laboratories Inc. under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The requirement includes:
- Miniature Quad Channel V/UHF/Microwave Transceiver (without SAASM, with Removable Media Module)
- DR4-T Small form-factor wideband recorder with power cables
- Data cable for HTL Radio connectivity
- Lot of 4 SSDs, 7.68TB
- Removable Media Module for HTLw-U
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Herrick Technology Laboratories Inc.
- Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- NAICS Code: 334419 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- PSC: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
Response & Action
This is not a solicitation. The Government intends to award a sole source contract. However, 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 for determining if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Key Dates
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
- Contact: James Chappell (james.chappell@nrl.navy.mil, 2029231418)