Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small Form Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 1 (SF1) Radio Production
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Forecast
- MIDS WDL SWARMM Family 1 (SF1) Production Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5826 Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne
- Place of performance
- San Diego, California, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), operating under the Department of the Navy, has published a Special Notice regarding the production of MIDS Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small Form Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 1 (SF1) radios. This Special Notice, posted on March 2, 2026, announces the intent to issue a sole source Request for Proposal (RFP) rather than opening the competition to multiple contractors. The procurement falls under the purview of the Multifunctional Information Distribution (MIDS) Program Office (PMA/W-101) and is categorized under communications equipment manufacturing (NAICS 334290) and radio navigation equipment (PSC 5826). The authority for proceeding without full and open competition is based on 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source exists for this requirement. This announcement explicitly states that it is not a request for competitive proposals.
The sole source RFP will be awarded to L3 Telemetry and Radio Frequency (L3 T&RF) Products for the production of National Security Agency (NSA) certified radios required for the MIDS weapons data link program. Interested parties or those wishing to provide information regarding this sole source determination must submit responses no later than five calendar days from the posting date, which means all submissions are due by March 7, 2026. Only L3 T&RF Products is eligible to respond to the forthcoming RFP, as this is a sole source procurement with no competitive bidding process. The requirement emphasizes NSA certification compliance, indicating the critical and sensitive nature of the radio systems being procured. Contractors should direct all correspondence regarding this Special Notice to Lindsay Nickel, the Contracting Officer for NAVWAR, via email at Lindsay.t.nickel.civ@us.navy.mil.
Notice text
The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), in support of the Multifunctional Information Distribution (MIDS) Program Office (MPO) (PMA/W-101) , intends to issue a sole source Request for Proposal (RFP) to L3 Telemetry and Radio Frequency (L3 T&RF) Products for the production of National Security Agency (NSA) certified MIDS Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small Form Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 1 (SF1) radios.
The authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS
Responses to this notice of intent to issue an RFP to L3 T&RF should be submitted no later than five (5) calendar days from the date of this synopsis to Lindsay Nickel, Contracting Officer for NAVWAR via email at Lindsay.t.nickel.civ@us.navy.mil.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small Form Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 1 (SF1) Radio Production | Pre-Solicitation |
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