Electron Tubes
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0018926QL046
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Cutler, Maine 04626, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting quotes for 10 units of Machlett Laboratories (ML) 6697A General Purpose Triode electron tubes, which are specialized components used for final power amplification in the AN/FRT-31 Very Low Frequency transmitter located at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Cutler, Maine. The tubes must meet specific technical specifications including operation at plate voltages up to 16 kV in continuous wave mode, thoriated-tungsten filaments, and forced air-cooled heavy-wall anodes with high-efficiency disc fins capable of dissipating 35 kW. This is a direct award procurement under FAR 6.302-1 with evaluation on a firm fixed-price basis for commercial supplies classified under NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing). All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes via email to the contracting officers by the April 10, 2026 deadline at 1:00 PM Eastern time, with no oral communications permitted. The requirement includes a base order with delivery required by July 15, 2026, plus two option years with identical specifications and pricing structure.
This procurement is not designated as a set-aside, though the previous solicitation was identified as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside. Microwave Power Products Inc. is the anticipated awardee, having acquired electron tube production and distribution capabilities from Communications & Power Industries LLC, the incumbent contractor under the prior agreement (N0018923P0462) awarded in July 2023. The contract is structured as a three-year firm fixed-price agreement with a base order of 10 tubes due July 15, 2026, Option Year 1 of 10 tubes due July 15, 2027, and Option Year 2 of 10 tubes due July 15, 2028, representing a total of 30 units over the three-year period. Performance location is Cutler, Maine 04626, with delivery to Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Cutler at 175 Ridge Road. Funding is provided through FY26 Navy Operations & Maintenance appropriations, and the contract must be in place by July 2026 to ensure continuous supply and maintain the established delivery schedule of batches in January and July.
Notice text
Electron Tubes - See attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0018926QL046 Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation Rev.1.pdf | ||
| Justification Restricting Competition_Redacted.pdf |
Similar open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electron tube | Naval Supply Systems Command | No set-aside | |
| Electron tube | Land and Maritime | Total Small Business | |
| Electron tube | Land and Maritime | No set-aside | |
| Electron tube | Land and Maritime | No set-aside | |
| 5960-01-444-8163F16_ElectronTubeApplication_AN_APG-66DualModeTransmitter | Air Force Sustainment Center | No set-aside |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity