Norlake Walk-in Freezer
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), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to NOR-LAKE INCORPORATED for a Scientific Mini Room Indoor Walk-In Freezer. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and is for market research purposes only.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Scientific Mini Room Indoor Walk-In Freezer. This procurement falls under NAICS 333415 (Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1250 employees, and PSC 4130 (Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Intended Awardee: NOR-LAKE INCORPORATED, Hudson, Wisconsin
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM Z
- Published: April 9, 2026, 3:27 PM Z
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation or request for offers. 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 for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. No reimbursement for costs associated with providing capability information will be provided.