ARC RAM

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0017826P6808
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Dahlgren, Virginia 22448, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Sea Systems Command (Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division) is soliciting radar absorbing materials manufactured by ARC Technologies, LLC under sole source, with quotations due July 16, 2026. The procurement is set aside for women-owned small businesses and issued under simplified commercial acquisition procedures (FAR Part 12) as a Request for Quotation.

Place of performance is Dahlgren, Virginia. The solicitation calls for 160 units across six line items: 20 units of uncut ferrite silicone absorber material (part 11685), 10 units of UD FeSi absorber material (part 11686-1), 100 units of magnetic radar absorbing material sheets (part 11750-1G), 20 units of Jaumann absorber with 2-inch flap (part 51028-4-1), 10 units of Jaumann absorber without flap (part 51028-6-3), and shipping freight as a single lot. All items feature general purpose and pressure-sensitive adhesive specifications. Delivery is required within 14 weeks of award to NSWC Dahlgren, 6220 Tisdale Road, Suite 159, Building 125, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5114, with FOB destination. Government inspection and acceptance timeframe is 15 to 30 calendar days of delivery. Receiving hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The NAICS code is 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing). The PSC code is 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne). Award basis is sole source under FAR 6.103-1(b). Buy American applies unless the value exceeds applicable Trade Agreements thresholds. The point of contact is Sharon Lathroum at Sharon.a.lathroum.civ@us.navy.mil or 540-742-8879.

Notice text

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017826Q6808

Submitted by: Sharon Lathroum

NAICS Code:  335999

FSC/PSC Code:  5840

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:  2 July 2026
 

Anticipated Closing Date: 16 July 2026

Contracts POC Name:  Sharon Lathroum

Email Address:  Sharon.a.lathroum.civ@us.navy.mil

PSC/FSC Code and Description:  5840

Basis for award:

__ Brand Name - FAR 6.103-1(d)

X Sole Source - FAR 6.103-1(b)

__ Full and Open - FAR 6.101

__ Total Small Business Set Aside - FAR 19.104-1

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6808 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.

For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply – except where an exception applies.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure products/service manufactured by ARC Technologies, LLC as follows: 

Part Number

Description

11685 Rev A

Uncut Unfinished UD Ferrite Silicone FeSi 24 x 24 x .070 w General Purpose GP  Pressure Sensitive Adhesive PSA Absorber Ram Special

11686-1 Rev A

UD FeSi 24 X 24 X .9.75 w GP  PSA Absorber Ram Special

11750-1G A

24 x 24 x .090" w/GP & PSA Magnetic Radar Absorbing Material MAGRAM sheet

51028-4-1 Rev B

Jaumann JA 36x48 w 2 Flap wPSA, Groundplane  Urethane Cover

51028-6-3 B

JA 36 x 48 PSA, Groundplane  Urethane Cover W O Flap

See the attached Requirements List.

ARC Technologies, LLC is located in Massachusetts.

The requested material is specially formulated custom-made RAM that is unique and proprietary to ARC Technologies LLC. It is required to repair and/or replace existing RAM currently in use.  The exact materials (form, fit, and function) must be utilized for repairs and replacements. These items are highly specialized electromagnetic interference (EMI)  Radio Frequency (RF) materials manufactured by ARC Technologies.  The required acquisition systems are exclusive to ARC Technologies, LLC. 

All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114 as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.

All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be rejected.

Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing.  Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization.  Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Proposal is due by 16 July 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 8 September 2026.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to Sharon.a.lathroum.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing.  Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6808 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-Requirements List,

-SF1449:  Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017826Q6808

Submitted by: Sharon Lathroum

NAICS Code:  335999

FSC/PSC Code:  5840

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:  2 July 2026
 

Anticipated Closing Date: 16 July 2026

Contracts POC Name:  Sharon Lathroum

Email Address:  Sharon.a.lathroum.civ@us.navy.mil

PSC/FSC Code and Description:  5840

Basis for award:

__ Brand Name - FAR 6.103-1(d)

X Sole Source - FAR 6.103-1(b)

__ Full and Open - FAR 6.101

__ Total Small Business Set Aside - FAR 19.104-1

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6808 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.

For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply – except where an exception applies.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure products/service manufactured by ARC Technologies, LLC as follows: 

Part Number

Description

11685 Rev A

Uncut Unfinished UD Ferrite Silicone FeSi 24 x 24 x .070 w General Purpose GP  Pressure Sensitive Adhesive PSA Absorber Ram Special

11686-1 Rev A

UD FeSi 24 X 24 X .9.75 w GP  PSA Absorber Ram Special

11750-1G A

24 x 24 x .090" w/GP & PSA Magnetic Radar Absorbing Material MAGRAM sheet

51028-4-1 Rev B

Jaumann JA 36x48 w 2 Flap wPSA, Groundplane  Urethane Cover

51028-6-3 B

JA 36 x 48 PSA, Groundplane  Urethane Cover W O Flap

See the attached Requirements List.

ARC Technologies, LLC is located in Massachusetts.

The requested material is specially formulated custom-made RAM that is unique and proprietary to ARC Technologies LLC. It is required to repair and/or replace existing RAM currently in use.  The exact materials (form, fit, and function) must be utilized for repairs and replacements. These items are highly specialized electromagnetic interference (EMI)  Radio Frequency (RF) materials manufactured by ARC Technologies.  The required acquisition systems are exclusive to ARC Technologies, LLC. 

All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114 as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.

All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be rejected.

Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing.  Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization.  Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Proposal is due by 16 July 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 8 September 2026.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to Sharon.a.lathroum.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing.  Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6808 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-Requirements List,

-SF1449:  Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items

Files

File Type Posted
ARC RAM Reqts List.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Solicitation - N0017826Q6808.pdf PDF

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