Purchase Reagents for protein digestion with LysC and peptide functionalization.
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) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Quantum SI for the purchase of reagents for protein digestion with LysC and peptide functionalization. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. The government has determined that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. Interested parties may submit their capabilities to challenge this sole source determination. Responses are due February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of specific reagents necessary for protein digestion using LysC and for peptide functionalization processes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Notice of Intent)
- Intended Awardee: Quantum SI
- NAICS: 541714 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences - Small Business Size Standard)
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $250,000.
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 0800 hours EST
- Published: February 23, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a competitive solicitation. 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 is at the Government's sole discretion.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package is available, and email requests for one will not be honored. No reimbursement will be provided for any costs associated with providing capability information. Reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301333573 in all correspondence.