LASER CHILLER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
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), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC for a TSC 26KW CHILLER AC STD T3 M (Laser Chiller). This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement within 2 calendar days of the notice's publication (by June 17, 2026) to challenge the sole source decision.
Purpose
This notice serves as an intent by the Naval Research Laboratory to award a sole source purchase order to FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC. The procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The government does not anticipate a competitive procurement for this requirement.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for one TSC 26KW CHILLER AC STD T3 M. This is a Thermo Scientific TSC Series TSC260 Standard Temperature Range Recirculating Chiller, Air-Cooled. Key specifications include:
- Condenser Type: Air-cooled
- Pump Type: T3, Turbine
- Capacity: 54.1 L
- Cooling Capacity: Up to 26000 W (60 Hz); 21580 W (50 Hz)
- Dimensions: 34.6 x 36.5 x 56.7 in. (87.9 x 92.7 x 144 cm)
- Vendor Catalog #: TSC260-AS-T3-M
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Agency: Naval Research Laboratory, DEPT OF THE NAVY
- NAICS Code: 333415 (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- PSC: 4120 (Air Conditioning Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
- Response Deadline: June 17, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT (2 calendar days from publication)
- Published Date: June 15, 2026
Response Instructions
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit clear and convincing evidence of their capability within the specified response period. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive process. 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. Please reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301378896 in all correspondence.