PICOQUANT LASER MICROSCOPE MT200 UPGRADE
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) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to PICOQUANT USA for MT200 Laser Microscope Upgrades. This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. Interested parties must identify their capabilities and provide clear, convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government within fifteen (15) calendar days of the notice's publication.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for MT200 Laser Microscope Upgrades to be operated at the Naval Research Laboratory. The Product Service Code (PSC) is K066 (Modification Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Notice of Intent)
- Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $350,000.
- Set-Aside: While the system indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), this is a sole source notice and not a competitive solicitation.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM EDT (within 15 calendar days of publication).
- Published: April 27, 2026
Response Requirements
Responses from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Submissions must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of capability and advantage to the Government. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Point of Contact
- Name: Richard Key
- Email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil
Reference the Notice of Intent number c92cc7b4e23b4d5885b58e8e546f8832 in all correspondence.