Turbopump

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole‑source purchase order for a new portable vacuum turbopump station that will complement two existing identical systems at NRL. The equipment must be interchangeable with current units and compatible with NRL’s proprietary software and computer interfaces. The solicitation is classified under NAICS 333912 (Industrial and Commercial Pumps and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 4310, and will be procured via simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.106‑1(b) for contracts under $350,000. The intended vendor is Edwards Vaccum LLC, and interested parties may submit capability information by the deadline. • Sole‑source award to Edwards Vaccum LLC for a portable vacuum turbopump station. • Requirement: interchangeable with existing NRL systems and compatible with custom control software. • Procured under simplified acquisition (FAR 13.106‑1(b)) with a maximum value of $350K.