Notice of Intent to Sole Source - UMC
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), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to UMC for substrate manipulator repair/maintenance services. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties who believe they can provide these services competitively are encouraged to respond. Responses are due by July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specialized substrate manipulator repair/maintenance services. These services are intended to be procured from a single source, UMC, due to specific requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: UMC
- Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
- Procurement Type: Sole Source, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $350,000.
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (size standard 1000 employees)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20375, United States
- Response Due: July 2, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
- Published: June 18, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
Vendors who believe they can provide the required substrate manipulator repair/maintenance services competitively should submit clear evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. This information will be used by the NRL to determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted instead of a sole source award.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Graham W.J. Fisher at graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil or 202-923-1344.