Purchase Montena power supply, components and connectors for ultra-high voltage testing system

SOL #: N0017326Q1301359191Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
WASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
May 11, 2026
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Action Date
May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM

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), under the Department of the Navy, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Absolute EMC LLC for the purchase of Montena power supply, components, and connectors for an ultra-high voltage testing system. This is a Special Notice indicating an intent to award without competition.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for specific equipment to support an ultra-high voltage testing system:

  • Montena power supply
  • Components for the testing system
  • Connectors for the testing system

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice / Notice of Intent)
  • Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $250,000.
  • NAICS: 334516 (size standard small)
  • PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: May 14, 2026, 0800 hours EST
  • Published: May 11, 2026

Evaluation

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers. The NRL intends to award to a single responsible source. However, interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond. Any responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, but the decision to compete remains at the Government's discretion.

Additional Notes

No solicitation package is available, and email requests for one will not be honored. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information. Reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301359191 in all correspondence.

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