Maintenance Materials for Onsite Technician
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Montana Instruments Corporation for Maintenance Materials and On-site Technical service. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals, as MIC is the original manufacturer and only authorized service provider for the equipment. Responses from interested parties are due April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of maintenance materials and on-site technical service for specific equipment. The Naval Research Laboratory has identified Montana Instruments Corporation (MIC) as the sole responsible source due to their status as the original manufacturer and the only entity authorized to service the equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order
- NAICS: 334516
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), not exceeding $350,000.
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: April 21, 2026
Response Requirements
This is not a solicitation. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability 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 for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government's decision not to compete based on responses is at its discretion. No reimbursement for providing capability information will be provided.
Additional Notes
Reference Notice of Intent number N0017326Q-1301351423 in all correspondence.