Niobium Metal Coupon Application
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) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to PLASMA PROCESSES for the Application of Niobium Metal Coupons. This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the application of Niobium Metal Coupons. This procurement falls under NAICS Code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)) with a size standard of 1000 employees, and PSC K066 (Modification Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Purchase Order)
- Intended Awardee: PLASMA PROCESSES
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 12.201-1), for purchases not exceeding the $350,000 threshold.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026 (15 calendar days from the publication date)
- Published: May 13, 2026
Response Instructions
This is not a solicitation. Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond within fifteen (15) calendar days of the notice's publication. 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 determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Point of Contact
For inquiries, contact Richard Key at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil. Reference the Notice of Intent number in all correspondence.