Serialized Single Crystal Diamond
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), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to PLASMABILITY for Serialized Single Crystal Diamonds. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The procurement is for requirements at Washington, DC.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the provision of Serialized Single Crystal Diamonds. The procurement falls under NAICS 333242 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1500 employees, and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR 12.201-1)
- Value: Not exceeding $350,000 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold)
- Set-Aside: Listed as Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), however, this is a sole source notice.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET
- Published: May 15, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
This is not a solicitation. Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication date. 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. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Contact Information
For correspondence, reference the Notice of Intent number and contact Richard Key at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.