Custom-build Fully Anechoic Chamber

The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command is procuring a custom-built fully anechoic chamber along with related equipment and installation services through solicitation number N6523626RE035. The procurement encompasses an RF shield chamber assembly, RF absorber materials, installation services, CCTV systems, and TT mast controller sets, all manufactured by Cuming-Lehman Chambers, Inc. This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside acquisition evaluated on a firm-fixed-price basis, with award going to the lowest-priced, compliant proposal. Offerors must submit proposals by March 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, with questions due by February 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, directed to contracting officer Miriam Johnson. All offerors must comply with telecommunications equipment representations and certifications as specified in FAR and DFARS provisions, including Section 889 compliance regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment.

The solicitation is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside with no unrestricted competition, and the procurement references specific Cuming-Lehman Chambers products by model number. Delivery of the anechoic chamber components is scheduled between May 15 and June 19, 2026, with all items shipping to Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic in Hanahan, South Carolina. Material inspection and acceptance will occur at the Government facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, under WAWF coordinator Amberley Craine. The contract requires DoD unique identification in accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, and payment processing will be handled through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. No specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation; however, the acquisition carries DO-rated priority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, indicating significant Government urgency.