RIGAKU DIFFRACTION XRAY SYSTEM PARTS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 RIGAKU for DIFFRACTION XRAY SYSTEM PARTS, specifically a vacuum pump and an anode. This is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit capabilities to challenge the sole source by May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to furnish specific components for a Diffraction X-ray System:
- Vacuum Pump
- Anode
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice - Notice of Intent)
- NAICS: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 12.201-1) for purchases not exceeding $350,000.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: May 7, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. The Government will consider information received solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for capability information. Contact: Richard Key (richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil). Please reference the Notice of Intent number in correspondence.