Install of Ultra High Purity Gas Delivery System
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 Applied Energy Systems Inc. of Malvern, PA. This award is for the installation of an ultra high purity gas delivery system that complies with SEMI S2 standards for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. Responses from interested parties are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for an ultra high purity gas delivery system, including its installation, which must meet the stringent SEMI S2 standards. This system is critical for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Intended Awardee: Applied Energy Systems Inc.
- NAICS: 221210 (750 employees size standard)
- PSC: N047 (Installation Of Equipment: Pipe, Tubing, Hose, And Fittings)
- Set-Aside: While the system categorizes this as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, the notice explicitly states it is a sole source intent and not a competitive solicitation.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
Purpose of Notice
This Notice of Intent serves to inform the public of NRL's plan to award a sole source contract. It allows other responsible sources to identify their interest and capability to meet the requirement. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government.
Action Items
Interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence of their capability to respond to this requirement by the due date. Responses should reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-5260 and be sent to the primary contact. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.