Purchase custom load posts for test frames
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 to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Xometry Inc. for the purchase of custom load posts for test frames. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather an announcement of NRL's intent to procure these items from a single source under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond. Responses are due May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of custom load posts specifically designed for use with test frames. These items are essential for the Naval Research Laboratory's operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Intended Awardee: Xometry Inc.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS: 331315 (Steel Foundries (except Investment)) with a small business size standard.
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 0800 hours ET
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation or request for offers. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if conducting a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government. A determination not to compete this proposed purchase order is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package is available, and email requests for one will not be honored. This notice references number N00173-26-Q-1301363710. Contact: James Buie, james.buie@nrl.navy.mil, 202-923-1553.