Notice of Intent- JNWC HP Cables
Cancelled Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA9401-25-Q-0013
- Agency
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Nuclear Weapons Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 33592 Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6145 Wire And Cable, Electrical
- Place of performance
- Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center, specifically the 377th Mission Support Group Contracting Squadron at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to Times Microwave Systems Inc. The notice pertains to the procurement of 58 coaxial cables and 40 connectors for the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC). These specialized cables and connectors are required to support high-power transmission needs for the NAVWAR EMI System, capable of handling 1500-watt amplifiers in extreme environmental conditions. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition, as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b). The sole source justification was determined after market research identified Times Microwave Systems Inc. as the only vendor able to immediately provide the required specifications.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to procure high-performance cables and connectors for mission-critical navigation and warfare testing equipment. Contractors have until February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time to submit written information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. While this is not a competitive proposal solicitation, interested parties are invited to provide detailed information about their capabilities. The anticipated award date is March 4, 2025, with the purchase to be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Eligibility is open to all parties who can demonstrate the ability to provide cables with specific technical requirements, including minimal power loss, flexibility, and durability for extreme environments. The cables must support RF signal transmission between 800-2000 MHz, handle up to 3300W maximum power, and operate in temperatures ranging from -55°C to 200°C with IP67 weatherproofing. A Sole Source Justification Letter will be posted in accordance with FAR 6.305(a), and the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE:
The 377th Mission Support Group Contracting Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico intends to award a sole source purchase order to Times Microwave Systems Inc. (cage code 68999), 358 Hall Ave P.O Box 5039 Wallingford, CT 06492. Times Microwave Systems Inc. will be able to provide the 58 coaxial cables of various lengths and 40 connectors of various types capable of transmitting the high levels of power needed to transmit to the 1500-watt amplifiers necessary for certain mission objectives. These cables/connectors will need to ensure the least amount of power loss to increase efficiency, be flexible and rugged for extreme environments. Times Microwave Systems Inc. has been identified as having the inventory readily on hand and ready to deliver the required materials.
This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b). The anticipated award date is 04 March 2025. Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above.
A determination by the government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
A Sole Source Justification Letter will be posted with the Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source IAW Far 6.305(a).
The closing date for this notice is 25 February 2025 at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time. For information regarding this purchase, please contact Amanda Decker, amanda.decker.4@us.af.mil or Rachel Copeland, rachel.copeland.3@us.af.mil.
Please see attached SON for additional information.
Update #1 ·
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE:
The 377th Mission Support Group Contracting Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico intends to award a sole source purchase order to Times Microwave Systems Inc. (cage code 68999), 358 Hall Ave P.O Box 5039 Wallingford, CT 06492. Times Microwave Systems Inc. will be able to provide the 58 coaxial cables of various lengths and 40 connectors of various types capable of transmitting the high levels of power needed to transmit to the 1500-watt amplifiers necessary for certain mission objectives. These cables/connectors will need to ensure the least amount of power loss to increase efficiency, be flexible and rugged for extreme environments. Times Microwave Systems Inc. has been identified as having the inventory readily on hand and ready to deliver the required materials.
This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b). The anticipated award date is 04 March 2025. Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above.
A determination by the government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
A Sole Source Justification Letter will be posted with the Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source IAW Far 6.305(a).
The closing date for this notice is 25 February 2025 at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time. For information regarding this purchase, please contact Amanda Decker, amanda.decker.4@us.af.mil or Rachel Copeland, rachel.copeland.3@us.af.mil.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JNWC HP Cables | Solicitation | |
| JNWC HP Cables | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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