Radio frequency transmission
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016426Q0074
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, specifically Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is soliciting Radio Frequency Transmission Switches (Part Number N7-413D481T, NSN 5985-01-231-7941) on a sole source basis. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 12.201 for commercial off-the-shelf property, with the requirement being limited to Ducommun Labarge Technologies Inc. due to their status as the original equipment manufacturer and their unwillingness to sell data rights to the Government. The switches are critical components used in the AN/ALM-233 countermeasure test set, which maintains the AN/ALQ-184 Electronic Countermeasures Pod mounted on U.S. Air Force A-10 and F-16 aircraft for fleet defense missions. The Government notes that delays in procurement would negatively impact the operational effectiveness of these aircraft platforms. While the solicitation is designated as sole source to Ducommun Labarge Technologies, all responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals that will be considered for re-evaluating the justification for sole source procurement, though the Government reserves discretion on whether to compete this contract. The offer due date is March 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Although the solicitation document indicates a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside designation in the RFQ, the primary opportunity notice states no set-aside is being used. Ducommun Labarge Technologies Inc. (Cage Code 08719) of Carson, California is the identified potential contractor, as the sole source supplier. The base contract requires four units with a 140-calendar-day delivery schedule from award, complemented by two option periods: Option 1 for three additional units with a one-year option period, and Option 2 for three units with a two-year option period. Specific technical requirements include Series Type N configuration, seven positions, four SMA RF connectors, 12-15 Vdc power supply, latching circuitry with self-de-energizing features, and frequency range DC to 15.0 GHz. Performance of place is Crane, Indiana, with delivery required to NSWC Crane Supply Operations Building 41 Receiving on weekdays between 0700-1600 Eastern Time under FOB Destination terms.
Notice text
N0016426Q0074 – SOLE SOURCE - Radio Frequency Transmission – PSC 5985– NAICS 334419
ISSUE DATE 02-MAR-2026 – CLOSING DATE 20-MAR-2026 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a quantity of four (4) Radio Frequency Transmission Switches part number N7-413D481T, NSN 5985-01-231-7941 with two (2) options for a quantity of three (3) additional switches to be purchased in option periods of one year after initial award and again two years after initial award
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Ducommun Labarge Technologies Inc., Cage Code 08719, of Carson, California, under the authority of FAR 12.201 for commercial off the shelf property. The requirement is being solicited on a sole source basis because Ducommun Labarge Technologies is the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the AN/ALM-233 Radio Frequency Transmission Switch, part number N7-413D481T, NSN 5985-01-231-7941, and is unwilling to sell the data rights to the government. These switches are used in the AN/ALM-233 countermeasure test set used to maintain the AN/ALQ-184 Electronic Countermeasures POD. The countermeasure Pod is used on aircraft like the A-10 and F16. The A-10 and F-16 aircraft are operated by the U.S. Air Force and used as fleet defense mission. A delay in the purchase of these items would negatively impact the ability of the A-10 and F-16 to perform their current and future missions with maximum effectiveness. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of re-evaluating the justification for sole source or limitation of sources and making a determination to change the acquisition strategy to a competitive procurement. The Solicitation and amendments for this sole source action will be posted to sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 12.201 as a written Request for Quote. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N0016426Q0074 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov.
Questions or inquiries should be directed to Rose. M. Brown, Code 0253, telephone 812-381-7285, e-mail rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ_N0016426Q0074.pdf |
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