Purchase high resolution Sputter Coater
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 (NOI) to award a sole source purchase order to Ted Pella Inc. for a high-resolution Sputter Coater. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available.
Scope of Requirement
NRL intends to procure a high-resolution Sputter Coater. The requirement falls under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard, and Product Service Code (PSC) 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order
- Authority: Simplified Acquisition Procedures, in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, at 0800 hours (Eastern Time)
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20375, United States
Action for Interested Parties
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order, based on responses to this notice, is solely at the Government's discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Contact Information
For correspondence, reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301337797.
- Primary Point of Contact: James Buie
- Email: james.buie@nrl.navy.mil
- Phone: 202-923-1553