N66001-26-Q-6061 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source to PicoQuant Photonics North America Inc.
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 Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to PicoQuant Photonics North America Inc. The requirement is for a MICROTIME 100 UPRIGHT TIME-RESOLVED PHOTOLUMINESCENCE (TRPL) MICROSCOPE and related services. This action is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8). Firms believing they can fulfill this requirement may submit their capabilities for consideration by February 12, 2026, at 1200 PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the purchase of:
- MICROTIME 100 UPRIGHT TIME-RESOLVED PHOTOLUMINESCENCE (TRPL) MICROSCOPE: QTY: 1
- OPTION 1 (SECOND HARMONIC GENERATION): QTY: 1
- 4-DAY VISIT FOR ON-SITE INSTALLATION AND TRAINING: QTY: 1
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Noncompetitive)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument and Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Acquisition Method: Commercial Items under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 1200 PST
- Published: February 5, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is NOT a request for quote. It is an announcement of the Government's intent to award noncompetitively. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely at their discretion. Interested parties must identify their interest and capabilities via e-mail to the point of contact. Questions or concerns should also be submitted via e-mail. Phone or fax inquiries will not be considered.
Point of Contact
- Name: Paolo Mendoza
- Email: paolo.r.mendoza.civ@us.navy.mil