Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Veeco
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 Veeco for a Sumo AI effusion cell. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a Sumo AI effusion cell. This procurement falls under NAICS Code 334516 (Laboratory Analytical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1000 employees) and PSC Code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Item/Service: Sumo AI effusion cell
- Contracting Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Acquisition Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b) (for purchases not exceeding $350,000)
- Response Due: July 2, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
- Published: June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20375, United States
Responding to this Notice
Interested parties who believe they can provide the required Sumo AI effusion cell and that competition would be advantageous to the Government should identify their interests and provide clear and convincing evidence of this advantage. The Government will use this information solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The decision not to compete remains at the Government's discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Graham W.J. Fisher, graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil, 202-923-1344.