# Rapid Screening Device Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017425simacqr30056 - Solicitation number: N00174-25-SIMACQ-R3-0056 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was May 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: NSWC Indian Head Division (N00174) - NAICS: 33411 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing - Product or service code: 7B20 Hardware, software, and other equipment needed for specialized High Performance Computing (HPC) systems used in solving complex computational problems through massive concurrent use of computing resources and parallel processing techniques. - Place of performance: Indian Head, Maryland - County: Charles County (FIPS 24017). https://abierto.us/counties/charles-county-md-24017 - City: Indian Head. https://abierto.us/cities/indian-head-md-2441500 - First posted: May 2, 2025 - Last posted: May 2, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7491007a86145a0bc66a0de1c9376f8/view ## Description THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to THERMAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGY INC 9 Trenton Lakewood RD Clarksburg, New Jersey 08510 to provide the following: Rapid Screening Device This action is be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements. Thermal Hazards Technology (THT) is the only company that makes a rapid screening device (RSD) for explosives assessment. The RSD is a novel instrument that simultaneously measures pressure and energy release as well as collects the product gases from heated explosives. The allowed sample size is larger than in other instruments that measure energy release, alleviating issues with sample homogeneity. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334111. The FSC code is 7B20 . The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by May 17 at 3PM (EST). 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. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 3:00 p.m. EST on May 17, 2025. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements and capabilities to Sharon Cooper, via email: Sharon.g.cooper2.civ@us.navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability. ## Publications - May 2, 2025: Special notice, due May 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice c7491007a86145a0bc66a0de1c9376f8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7491007a86145a0bc66a0de1c9376f8/view ## Points of contact - Sharon Cooper, sharon.cooper@navy.mil, 3017444676 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017425simacqr30056.