One-for-one cylinders that are customized to equipment in place

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole‑source purchase order to Strem Chemicals, Inc. for the supply of one‑for‑one gas cylinders that are custom‑fabricated to match equipment already installed at the agency’s facilities. The requirement is classified under NAICS 334516 and will be procured using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.106‑1(b) for purchases below $350,000. Although the notice invites interested parties to submit capability statements, the Government reserves the right to proceed without competition. No solicitation package is available and email requests for the solicitation will not be honored. • Sole‑source award to Strem Chemicals, Inc. (Newburyport, MA) • Product: custom‑designed one‑for‑one cylinders for existing equipment • NAICS 334516 (Metalworking Machinery) with a size standard of 1,000 employees • Procured under simplified acquisition threshold (≤ $350,000) • No formal solicitation; interested parties may submit capability information only • Contact: Teigh Cheyney, NRL (email and phone provided)