Loading Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
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 purchase order to MTS Systems for loading equipment. This is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for loading equipment to be procured from MTS Systems. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of large. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) is 4940 (Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Notice of Intent)
- Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
- Intended Contractor: MTS Systems
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 0800 hours EST
- Published: June 9, 2026
- Notice Number: N00173-25-Q-1301369698
Response & Evaluation
Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond to this requirement. 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 warranted. A decision by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based on responses is at its sole discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Maximilian Fritts (maximilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil, 202-875-9601). Please reference the Notice of Intent number in all correspondence.