NRD41 Mini Dropsonde

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 VAISALA
INC. of Louisville, Colorado to furnish:
1. NRD41 Mini Dropsonde
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334511
with the size standard of 1350. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC)
procurement is 6660.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the
simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement
within ______ 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: Andrea Graves , email: andrea.l.graves6.civ@us.navy.mil.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-5616 on your correspondence and
in the “Subject” line of your email.