Subsurface Data Relay and Iridium GPS Recovery Beacon
Overview
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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 (NOI) to award a sole source purchase order to SATLINK SL of Alcobendas, Madrid, SPAIN. This procurement is for Subsurface Data Relays and Iridium GPS Recovery Beacons. This is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation.
Scope of Requirement
NRL intends to acquire:
- 7 units of NEMO X-8 PIN Subsurface Data Relays
- 7 units of APOLLO X7 Subsurface Iridium GPS Recovery Beacons
These items are required to satisfy agency requirements, with the government determining that only one responsible source can fulfill this need.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice / Notice of Intent)
- Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
- NAICS: 335314 (750 employees size standard)
- PSC: 5945 (Relays And Solenoids)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Response & Deadline
This notice is not a solicitation. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability 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 decision to not compete this proposed purchase order remains at the Government's discretion.
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: February 13, 2026
Contact Information
For correspondence, reference Notice of Intent number N0017326Q5806.
- Primary Contact: Yina Brooks (yina.brooks.civ@us.navy.mil)