UV-3600i Plus with Praying Mantis accessory and PC hardware
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) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to Shimadzu Scientific Instruments for a UV-3600i Plus spectrophotometer and associated hardware. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather an announcement of the agency's intent to procure specific laboratory equipment from a single responsible source.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the following components and services:
- UV-3600i Plus spectrophotometer system
- Praying Mantis accessory
- PC hardware for system operation
- Installation and Familiarization services for NRL personnel
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b) and 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026
- Published: June 17, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source procurement; however, the Government will consider capability statements from interested parties received by the closing date. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should reference the Notice of Intent number in the subject line of their email correspondence. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information.