The Department of Defense is seeking to procure loading equipment through a sole source purchase order with MTS Systems, as indicated in a Special Notice. This requirement falls under NAICS code 811210, which is designated for large businesses. Small businesses interested in this opportunity should note that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, they may submit evidence of their capability to encourage the government to consider competition. Responses must be submitted by the closing date of June 19, 2026.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to MTS Systems for: loading equipment.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811210 with the size standard of large. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 4940.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-25-Q-1301369698 on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.
Closes 6/19/26 0800 hours
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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