Laboratory-Scale Spray Dryer Equipment

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: BUCHI Corporation 19 Lukens Drive Suite 400 New Castle, DE 19720 To furnish: BUCHI laboratory-scale spray dryer The North American Industry System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / (PSC) procurement is 6640. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: This procurement is being processed under 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. 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. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence the “Subject” line of your email. Teigh Cheyney Contracting (No Street Address

2) WASHINGTON, DC 20375-5328 USA to this opportunity.