Purdue University Temperature Measurement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm fixed-price contract to Purdue University (CAGE: 6D418). This action is for services related to temperature measurement and analysis of metal combustion. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ).
Scope of Work
The service required is to determine the most effective diagnostic techniques for analyzing metal combustion within a metal burner configuration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, Noncompetitive (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Purdue University
- NAICS: 541330
- PSC: B529 (Scientific Data Studies)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, by 10 AM (EST)
- Published: February 18, 2026
Challenge to Sole Source
This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their capabilities 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. The determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. Responses should be emailed to James (Jimmy) Ludwick at james.e.ludwick2.civ@us.navy.mil. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.