Radar Absorbing Surfaces (RAS)

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking quotes for the manufacture of Radar Absorbing Surfaces (RAS), specifically model 05054006, under solicitation N66604-25-Q-0293. This procurement involves a base year purchase order plus four option years on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with the government requiring 11 units initially and to-be-determined quantities for the option years. Offerors must demonstrate their ability to manufacture new products, provide US-based shipping, and possess a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification along with meeting NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements to access export-controlled drawings. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, with quotes due by September 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments since its initial posting in May 2025, with Amendment 0004 issued on August 28, 2025, revising requirements and CLIN structure while extending the response deadline.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees. No incumbent contractors are specifically identified in the available documentation. The initial base year quantity is 11 units with a 32-week lead time, while option year quantities remain to be determined. Performance will take place with delivery F.O.B. Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, and contractors must maintain active SAM registration and meet cybersecurity requirements. The procurement uses commercial procedures under DFARS 252.215-7013, and payment will be processed electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).