Crane Electronics, Inc., operating through its Signal Technology Corporation Division as STC Microwave Systems, was awarded a $25,270 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on June 30, 2025, for the procurement of linear microcircuits. The contract calls for the delivery of 2 units of microcircuits (NSN 5962014762815, part number 460944-1) to DLA Distribution, with an ultimate completion date of February 17, 2026. This procurement was not set-aside and was open to all qualified contractors. The solicitation, posted on June 15, 2025, identified three approved sources and required submissions within 11 days, indicating a streamlined procurement process for commercial off-the-shelf semiconductor components.
Crane Electronics, a subsidiary of Crane Co. and a specialized manufacturer of high-precision electronic components for aerospace and defense applications, is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement. Based in Chandler, Arizona, the company has an established track record with the Defense Logistics Agency and other Department of Defense agencies, with particular expertise in RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave assemblies and electronic warfare system components. The company's previous contracts with DLA and other federal agencies, combined with its experience supporting major defense contractors including Raytheon and L3Harris Technologies, demonstrate its capability to deliver the required linear microcircuit components on schedule.