Microwave Engineering Corp Antenna Elements

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking to award a sole-source contract to Microwave Engineering Corp for the fabrication, testing, evaluation, and standard repairs of Periscope and Photonics antenna assemblies critical to US Fleet operations. The procurement involves manufacturing various antenna elements including MO, LO, Spiral, Horn, and HO types, with quantities ranging from 10 to 96 units depending on the specific element type and contract line item. The contractor must utilize Government Furnished Property and adhere to export-controlled technical drawings, requiring a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment score not more than three years old. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the current due date for quotes extended to July 25, 2025 at 1400 eastern time, and evaluation will be conducted using FAR 15.404-1(b) procedures focusing on technical quality, cost control, schedule adherence, management, and regulatory compliance. The contract structure includes both Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) provisions under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside and is structured as a sole-source award to Microwave Engineering Corp, who serves as the original sub-manufacturer with unique certified design and manufacturing capabilities for these specialized antenna elements. The contract has evolved from an initial five-year term to a current two-year IDIQ structure, with multiple Contract Line Item Numbers covering new production, testing and evaluation, standard repairs, and technical insertion readiness for new antenna element variants. Work will be performed at NUWCDIVNPT facilities in Rhode Island, supporting Imaging & Electronic Warfare (I&EW) Systems for various naval organizations including NAVSEA, NAVSUP, PMS 435, and PMS 450. The contract includes specific deliverables such as test reports, certificates of conformance, materials lists, and status reports, with funding sources including Working Capital funds, OM&N, OPN, and SCN. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 334511 with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees, and all quotes must be submitted via email with proper SAM registration.