Service existing Scraping Dust Hood
Overview
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Original Source
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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) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Germfree Laboratories, LLC. for the service of an existing Scraping Dust Hood. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit capabilities to challenge the sole source determination. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Opportunity Details
This Special Notice from the Department of the Navy, Naval Research Laboratory, indicates their intent to award a sole source contract to Germfree Laboratories, LLC. The justification for this sole source award is based on the determination that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $250,000.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for servicing an existing Scraping Dust Hood. The associated document details specific components and services:
- Air Filters: Includes HEPA and carbon-filtered types. The carbon-filtered item is ITAR controlled, requiring a DSP-5 export license for international shipment with an estimated 8-10 week approval time.
- BIBO Bags: Two types are specified with dimensions and customer part numbers.
- "Service, GF": This comprehensive service includes time, materials, tools, travel, MIE, and certification documentation, along with a digital copy of a training PowerPoint presentation. No additional license is required for this service.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 22, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a solicitation. However, 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 to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is Washington, DC 20375. For correspondence, reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301354805. Primary Contact: James Chappell, james.chappell@nrl.navy.mil, 202-923-1418.