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. The notice is specifically related to the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Program Office (MPO) and involves procuring specialized circuit card assembly and multiplexer components from L3 Technologies Inc. The procurement supports the production of the MIDS Weapon Data Link (WDL) Small-Form-Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 2 (SF2). This special notice is being published under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c) for brand name requirements. The estimated value of the subcontract portion is up to $2.6 million.

Contractors interested in this opportunity should note that this is not a competitive proposal solicitation or request for offers, but rather a notice of intent to direct a specific subcontract. The primary objective is to meet specific technical requirements for a specialized radio component. Interested parties who wish to respond should contact Lindsay Nickel and Damon Griffin via email, using the subject line "RFP N0003924R4100 Brand Name Subcontract" and sending communications to their respective Navy email addresses. The full notice is also available on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website for additional reference. The procurement falls under the Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing NAICS category (334290) and the Comm/Detect/Coherent Radiation PSC category (58-P). While no specific set-aside is indicated, contractors should carefully review the detailed requirements and technical specifications to understand the precise nature of the components needed.