R. A. Wood 14X12 switch matrix

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure a 14x12 Switch Matrix for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, Rhode Island. The solicitation is specifically for a single unit of a specialized electronic component integral to an existing electronic warfare system. The government will evaluate potential contractors based on past performance information, with a focus on ensuring the proposed switch matrix meets precise technical specifications. Quotes must be submitted electronically by December 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, and must include detailed pricing, delivery terms, point of contact information, contractor CAGE code, and unique entity identifier. Contractors must provide a switch matrix in new condition, sourced within the United States, with gray market or drop-shipped items explicitly prohibited.

The procurement is structured as an 8(a) sole source acquisition set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 334419, with a size standard of 750 employees. R.A. Wood Associates, LLC is the intended sole source provider, recognized as the original equipment manufacturer with unique capabilities to supply the specific switch matrix without requiring extensive re-engineering. The contract calls for delivery of one unit within 10 months after award, with F.O.B. destination in Newport, RI 02841. Payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award. The justification for sole sourcing indicates that alternative switch matrices would require significant system redesign, potentially causing unacceptable program delays in the electronic warfare system development.