Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Teledyne
Overview
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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 (NOI) to award a sole source purchase order to Teledyne for an Isoplane 160 with accessories. This notice informs the industry of NRL's intent and provides an opportunity for other interested parties to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement. Responses are due by June 15, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is not a request for competitive proposals but an official notification of NRL's intent to procure an Isoplane 160 with accessories from Teledyne on a sole source basis. The purpose is to acquire specialized laboratory equipment for the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: Teledyne
- Product/Service: Isoplane 160 with accessories (PSC: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS: 334516
- Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $350,000.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET
- Published: June 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
Action for Industry
Interested parties who believe they can provide the Isoplane 160 with accessories and that competition would be advantageous to the Government must provide clear and convincing evidence of their capability. Responses will be used to determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted. All correspondence should reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-NOI-GF05.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Graham W.J. Fisher
- Email: graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 202-923-1344