iRF Switch Matrix

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking a sole-source procurement from Intelligent RF Solutions (iRF) for three specific RF components: a DF Switch/BIT Combiner, a Band Reject Filter Assembly, and an RF Signal Switch Matrix. These components are critical for an existing submarine electronic warfare system originally developed by Lockheed Martin Corporation, and are deemed essential for system compatibility and validation. The solicitation requires the components to be sourced directly from iRF, as alternative sources would necessitate extensive redesign and potentially cause significant programmatic delays. Quotes must be submitted via email by December 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, with a required delivery timeline of 180 days after contract award. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, delivery terms, past performance, and compliance with technical specifications.

The contract is designated as an unrestricted 8(a) sole-source procurement with a NAICS code of 334419 and a small business size standard of 750 employees. The procurement will be funded through Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds in fiscal year 2024, with the delivery location set in Newport, Rhode Island. Only one unit of each component is required, specifically the iRFA-7701, iRFA-7702, and iRFA-7703 part numbers. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide unique item identifiers for components with a unit cost exceeding $5,000. Payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and the government explicitly prohibits gray market or drop-shipped items. The total procurement value is not explicitly stated, but the components are deemed critical to maintaining the existing submarine electronic warfare system's capabilities.