Notice of Intent to Require Subcontract for a Brand Name Requirement, RFP N0003924R4100

The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) has issued a Special Notice regarding a brand name subcontract for specific electronic components related to the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Program Office. The notice concerns the procurement of L16 RF Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and Cryptographic Sub-System (CSS) CCA components from Collins Aerospace. This procurement is specifically intended to support the production of the MIDS Weapon Data Link (WDL) Small-Form-Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 2 (SF2). The notice was published on December 11, 2024, and falls under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c) for brand name requirements. The estimated value of this subcontract portion is up to $15 million.

Contractors interested in this opportunity should note that this is not a competitive proposal request or solicitation of offers, but a notice of intent to require a specific subcontract. The primary objective is to meet specific technical requirements for a specialized radio system. Potential respondents are instructed to direct any communications to Lindsay Nickel and Damon Griffin via email, using the subject line "RFP N0003924R4100 Brand Name Subcontract". Additional information can be found on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 58 (Comm/Detect/Coherent Radiation), indicating its focus on advanced communications technology. While no specific set-aside is mentioned, the notice suggests a targeted procurement approach focused on meeting precise technical specifications for defense communication systems.