Subsurface Data Relay and Iridium GPS Recovery Beacon
Special Notice from DEPT OF THE NAVY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: DC. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 335314 • PSC 5945.
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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 SATLINK SL of Alcobendas, Madrid SPAIN to furnish: Subsurface Data Relays (NEMO X- 8 PIN; QTY: 7); Subsurface Iridium GPS Recovery Beacon (APOLLO X7; QTY: 7)
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 335314 with the size standard of 750 # of employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5945.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.
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, N0017326Q5806 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
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The Naval Research Laboratory (DEPT OF THE NAVY) posted a Special Notice/Notice of Intent (Solicitation No. N0017326Q5806) stating it plans a sole-source purchase order to SATLINK SL (Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain). The requirement is to furnish 7 Subsurface Data Relays (NEMO X- 8 PIN) and 7 Subsurface Iridium GPS Recovery Beacons (APOLLO X7). The notice is explicitly not a solicitation and says no solicitation package is available; the Government will only consider responses as capability information to decide whether to compete. Any capability response must provide “clear and convincing evidence” that competition would be advantageous, and is due by 2026-02-18 16:00 UTC.
NRL intends to execute a simplified-acquisition (FAR 13.106-1(b)) sole-source buy under the SAT threshold (stated as $350,000) for specific SATLINK products: NEMO X- 8 PIN subsurface data relays (qty 7) and APOLLO X7 subsurface Iridium GPS recovery beacons (qty 7). The buyer is leaving a narrow lane for other sources to submit capability information that credibly demonstrates an ability to satisfy the same agency requirement and that competing the requirement would benefit the Government.
- Provide 7 each Subsurface Data Relays (NEMO X- 8 PIN).
- Provide 7 each Subsurface Iridium GPS Recovery Beacons (APOLLO X7).
- Prepare and submit capability/interest correspondence referencing Notice of Intent number N0017326Q5806 (and include it in the email subject line) by 2026-02-18 16:00 UTC, with clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Email/correspondence that references N0017326Q5806 and includes that number in the email subject line (as instructed).
- A concise capabilities statement tied to the specific supplies listed: Subsurface Data Relays (NEMO X- 8 PIN; qty 7) and Subsurface Iridium GPS Recovery Beacon (APOLLO X7; qty 7).
- “Clear and convincing evidence” supporting why competition would be advantageous to the Government (e.g., documented pricing advantage, proven lead-time advantage, reduced supply-chain risk, demonstrated performance history).
- Product documentation (datasheets/technical specs) for the offered item(s) and evidence they satisfy the agency requirement the notice describes (subsurface data relay; Iridium GPS recovery beacon).
- Evidence of ability to deliver required quantities (7 + 7) within buyer needs (if you know/ can substantiate lead times).
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- Required delivery date/lead time and shipping destination/place of performance
- Whether only the exact SATLINK models are acceptable or if equivalents will be considered
- Any required accessories, configuration, training, spares, or warranty terms
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