# ChiPhiZ Stage Replacement and Alignment

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017326q5276

- Solicitation number: N0017326Q5276
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Naval Research Laboratory (N00173)
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product or service code: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- First posted: August 21, 2026
- Last posted: August 21, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e447bf18b9d14a53aff2811941311f58/view

## Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. 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 RIGAKU AMERICAS to furnish: Replace ChiPhiZ stage in SmartLab Step2 and align system with new cradle The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811210 with the size standard of $34,000,000 . The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is J066 .

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1 for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice. 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. The point of contact is:

Richard Key , email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

## Publications

- August 21, 2026: Special notice, due August 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice e447bf18b9d14a53aff2811941311f58. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e447bf18b9d14a53aff2811941311f58/view

## Points of contact

- RICHARD KEY, RICHARD.A.KEY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL

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