This contract is a sole‑source acquisition for a high‑performance optical fiber amplifier. The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a single‑source purchase order to PriTel, Inc. for the supply of an optical fiber amplifier (and a Ytterbium‑doped variant) under simplified acquisition procedures, with the NAICS code 334290 and FSC/PSC 6030. The solicitation is not a competitive request; vendors may only submit capability statements within two days to potentially trigger a competitive procurement, but the current intent is to proceed with PriTel, Inc.
• Sole‑source award to PriTel, Inc. for optical fiber amplifier(s).
• NAICS 334290 (Optical Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6030.
• Utilizes FAR Part 13.106‑1(b) simplified acquisition threshold (≤ $250,000).
• Point of contact: Marche Hampton, Naval Research Laboratory, email provided.