Thermotron’s S-Series Test Chambers
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) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Thermotron Industries of Holland, Michigan for Thermotron’s S-Series Test Chambers. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit capability statements by February 10, 2026, to demonstrate if competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Scope of Requirement
NRL requires Thermotron’s S-Series Test Chambers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 333415 (Size Standard: 1250 employees)
- PSC: 4130 (Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026, 12:20 PM EST
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A determination by the Government not to compete is at its discretion. No reimbursement for providing capability information will be provided.
Additional Notes
Correspondence must reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301322911. No solicitation package is available, and email requests for one will not be honored.
Primary Point of Contact: James Chappell, james.chappell@nrl.navy.mil, 202-923-1418.