Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Agilent Technologies, 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 Agilent Technologies, Inc. for a Helium Leak Detector and a Power Probe Sniffer. This action is based on an approved Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (JNCP), identifying Agilent as the only responsible source. Interested parties may submit capability statements by June 18, 2026, at 1700 Pacific.
Purpose
NIWC Pacific intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a noncompetitive Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Agilent Technologies, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, pursuant to FAR 12.102. This notice serves to publicize this intent, as the Government has determined that only Agilent Technologies, Inc. can satisfy the agency's requirements without unacceptable risk. A redacted JNCP is attached to the original notice.
Requirement Details
The requirement is for the purchase of specific equipment:
- Item 0001: Helium Leak Detector, mobile MD30 configuration, 30m3/hr dry scroll pump (Manufacturer: Agilent Technologies Inc., P/N: G8611B, QTY: 1)
- Item 0002: Power Probe Sniffer w/10ft Hose + KF-25 (Manufacturer: Agilent Technologies Inc., P/N: K9565306, QTY: 1)
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the Government's minimum technical and delivery requirements without unacceptable risk to quality, performance, or schedule are invited to identify their interest and capabilities. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.
- Submission: Capability statements, comments, or questions must be submitted via e-mail.
- Registration: All responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a registered UEI and CAGE Code.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source).
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, at 1700 Pacific
- Published: June 12, 2026
- Point of Contact: Kylie Nevells (kylie.m.nevells.civ@us.navy.mil)