Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Dow-Key Microwave (RF Transfer Switches)

The Department of the Navy's Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Contracting Division has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract with Dow-Key Microwave for sixteen radio frequency (RF) transfer switches. This Special Notice was posted on March 10, 2026, and represents the agency's intention to award a firm fixed price contract to a single source vendor rather than pursue competitive procurement. The notice is being published in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-1 requirements. The RF transfer switches fall under NAICS Category 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and are classified under PSC 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment). No competitive solicitation package will be issued for this procurement.

The NRL requires these RF transfer switches as custom-designed components for a specialized assembly where precise system compatibility is critical to maintain operational integrity, logistical support, maintenance, and repair capabilities. The agency has determined that only Dow-Key Microwave can meet these requirements due to the unique design specifications of the assembly. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirement have seven days from publication (until March 17, 2026) to submit written notification to the Contract Specialist with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability to provide the required items. Any responsible source may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration, though the government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on responses received. No solicitation package is available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted.