Silicon Carbide Switch
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0017326Q5271
- Agency
-
Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20375, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Research Laboratory issued a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside solicitation on August 12, 2026, for a Silicon Carbide Switch and accessories with an offer due date of August 14, 2026. This is a Request for Quotations on a firm fixed-price basis for commercial items under FAR subpart 12.6, restricted to firms meeting the 334513 NAICS code small business size standard of 750 employees.
The solicitation calls for three line items: a Behlke Silicon Carbide Switch (HTS 201-600-SIC), a high-frequency switching option, and cooling fins (category IX), all specified as brand-name-only proprietary products from Behlke. Offerors must be Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEM authorized dealers, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers with authority to provide OEM warranty and service; remanufactured or gray-market items are not acceptable. Delivery is required by October 31, 2026, FOB Contractor, to the Naval Research Laboratory at 4555 Overlook Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20375-5328.
The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses including Buy American provisions, item unique identification, duty-free entry, and electronic payment through SAM. Invoices and receiving reports must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contracting officer is Richard Key (richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil); WAWF support is available at NRL_WAWF@US.NAVY.MIL or 866-618-5988.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
This is a combined solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes a solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will be issued.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 Effective: 03/17/2026
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 13.003 (b)(1) on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334513, with a small business size standard of 750.
The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is _6640.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase Behlke Silicon Carbide Switch
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
___X___ See SF 1449 attachment
Supplies: BRAND NAME ONLY.
Software/Hardware/Services:
This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated. No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions
• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.
**FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD**
Estimated Delivery Time: __________________
For FOB ORGIN, please provide the following information:
FOB Shipping Point: _______________________
Estimated Shipping Charge: _________________
Dimensions of Package(s): ____________________
Shipping Weight: __________________________
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their price quote with a signed/dated page 1 of attached SF1449.
Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote.
All quotations shall be sent via e-mail.
GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT
Purchasing Agent Name: Richard Key
Tel: 202-875-9213
Email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil
Please reference this solicitation number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.
ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL.
The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a response to this solicitation.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: BRAND NAME ONLY
Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Exceptions. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).
Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred
Update #1 ·
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to BEHLKE POWER ELECTRONICS to furnish:
SILICON CARBIDE SWITCH AND ACCESSORIES
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334513 with the size standard of 750 . The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640 .
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1 for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Richard Key , email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0017326Q5271.pdf |
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