Amplifiers

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, operating under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of radio frequency amplifier components. Specifically, the government requires 16 amplifier units serving as form, fit, and function replacements for amplifiers used in AN/ALQ-184 and AN/ALQ-161 systems, with part numbers including ALO/180-7536-11, APW/105-2218-269, APW/054-2427-269, APW/052-2618-269, and APW/055-3346-269. Contractors must demonstrate the capability to manufacture, inspect, test, package, and deliver components in compliance with established component specifications and must maintain a quality assurance program compliant with ISO 9003 standards. All offerors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must comply with FAR Part 13 procedures. The solicitation deadline for receipt of offers is April 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with submissions required via email to joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil; interested parties should monitor sam.gov for any amendments prior to the closing date.

This procurement involves no set-aside designation and represents a negotiated single-source contract action with Kratos Microwave, Inc., located in San Jose, California, although the government retains discretion to conduct competitive procurement based on capability statements received from other responsible sources. The contract requires contractors to provide electronic test data sheets in Microsoft Office-compatible format with each delivery, comply with configuration control requirements, and maintain controlled unclassified and classified information access as necessary. Performance will take place at the contractor's facility, with NSWC Crane personnel permitted periodic facility visits at no additional cost to the government. The solicitation does not specify contract award values or budget ranges in the available documentation. The technical point of contact is Kimberly Christenberry at 812-854-3326 or kimberly.k.christenberry@us.navy.mil, and the contracting office is located at Naval Surface Warfare Center Division Crane in Crane, Indiana.