LEOS Antenna Fair Opportunity Exception

The Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) has issued a Special Notice for a fair opportunity exception to place an order with San Diego State University (SDSU) under multiple award contract number N66001-21-D-0041. This special notice is categorized under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The opportunity is not set aside for any specific group and was posted on April 3, 2025. The notice specifically involves a direct order placement with SDSU through an existing multiple award contract mechanism. The federal contract opportunity is associated with the Defense sector and focuses on research and development activities.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice appears to be facilitating a targeted procurement for LEOS Antenna research through a direct order with San Diego State University. The fair opportunity exception suggests a specific justification for bypassing standard competitive bidding processes, likely due to unique capabilities or expertise possessed by SDSU. Contractors should carefully review the specific details of contract number N66001-21-D-0041 to understand the full scope of the opportunity. While the notice does not explicitly outline detailed eligibility criteria, the NAICS classification indicates that potential contractors should have capabilities in physical, engineering, and life sciences research and development. The opportunity represents a streamlined procurement approach by NAVWAR to engage directly with an academic institution for specialized research services. Interested parties should closely monitor the details of this special notice and prepare any necessary documentation to support potential involvement in the project.