NOTICE: Intent to Award Sole Source – GOLDEN ALTOS CORPORATION – for QFN packages and QFN test sockets for custom designed IC
The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific), an agency under the Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to Golden Altos Corporation for custom Quad Flat No-lead (QFN) packages and related test socket services for integrated circuits. This notice, posted on April 29, 2026, reflects the government's determination that Golden Altos is the only manufacturer capable of meeting the specific technical requirements for this procurement. The notice informs potential competitors of the government's intent while allowing for a five-day response period ending May 4, 2026. This is classified as a simplified acquisition under FAR Parts 12 and 13, and the procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside.
The procurement encompasses 50 QFN packages with lids, non-recurring engineering services for high-frequency test sockets (up to 40GHz), assembly and engineering build services including advanced optical inspection, die attachment, wire bonding with gold wire, and epoxy lid attachment, along with bond setup fees and ground shipping. Interested vendors must be registered with both the NIWC E-Commerce website and the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, possessing active UEID and CAGE Code numbers. Market research conducted since July 2025 confirmed that Golden Altos is uniquely positioned to fulfill the technical requirements, specifically the custom package design supporting 26 or more pins and high-frequency operation, which other manufacturers cannot accommodate in small quantities. Vendors responding to this notice should direct inquiries via email to Sarah Coe and submit responses through the NIWC E-Commerce portal under procurement number N66001-26-Q-6110, with future procurements anticipated to include continued market research for competitive alternatives.
N66001-26-Q-6110 Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command
4/29/26, 3:36 PM