The U.S. Office of Naval Research awarded a $38,404 firm fixed-price purchase order to Reactel, Inc. on January 27, 2016, for the procurement of a diplexer/notch filter assembly. The contract, which was not issued under any small business set-aside, is scheduled for completion on April 11, 2016, with performance taking place at Reactel's facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Office of Naval Research, a component of the Department of the Navy, funds basic and applied research across scientific and engineering disciplines to advance naval capabilities and national security interests.
Reactel, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of radiofrequency and microwave filters and integrated assemblies serving the aerospace, defense, and wireless sectors. The company has established a track record providing RF components, diplexers, and bandpass filters to the Department of Defense and its contractors, including major prime contractors such as L3Harris Technologies and MIT. The diplexer/notch filter procured under this award represents a critical RF component likely intended for integration into larger naval systems or research platforms supported by the Office of Naval Research's technology development initiatives.