Purchase Linkam temp controlled optical stage and accessories
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 for Linkam temp controlled optical stage and accessories. NRL intends to award this purchase to McCrone Microscopes and accessories. This is explicitly not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of a Linkam temp controlled optical stage and associated accessories. This equipment falls under NAICS 334516 (Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing) and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 0800 hours (ET)
- Published: June 1, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may identify their capabilities, but responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted, which remains at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-P-1301372656 in all correspondence. Contact James Buie at james.buie@nrl.navy.mil or 202-923-1553 for inquiries.