Solid-State Pump Laser
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), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Coherent NA Inc. for a Verdi G18 18W solid-state pump laser. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, at 1700 hours.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Verdi G18 18W solid-state pump laser.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases not exceeding $250,000.
- Intended Awardee: Coherent NA Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 1700 hours
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Notice Identifier: N00173-26-Q-1301365806
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package is available, and email requests for one will not be honored. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information. All correspondence must reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301365806.