Sole source – IMA’s
Closed Solicitation Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- N0016425Q0792
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking to procure 14 Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs), specifically Switch, SP4T, Limiter/Attenuator units with Herley Part Number MD-170K001. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1, with the government intending to negotiate primarily with CAES MISSION SYSTEMS LLC of Woburn, Massachusetts. The justification for sole sourcing is that CAES IMAs are the only units tested, qualified, and approved for use on EA-18G aircraft for the WRA 1-4 assemblies, and developing alternative technology would require approximately 18 months of additional validation and qualification efforts. While other responsible sources may submit capability statements, the government retains full discretion over whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The solicitation was issued on August 12, 2025, with quotes due by August 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is structured as a firm fixed-price contract. CAES MISSION SYSTEMS LLC is identified as the intended contractor, having previously developed and qualified the required microwave assemblies for the specified aircraft application. The contract calls for delivery of 14 units over a 12-month period at a rate of seven units per month. Performance will occur with delivery to NSWC Crane in Indiana, where inspection and acceptance will take place at the destination. Contractors must maintain proper registration in both the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to be eligible for award and to receive controlled technical attachments associated with this procurement.
Notice text
N00164-25-Q-0792 – SOLE SOURCE – IMA’S – FSG 5985 - NAICS 334511
ISSUE DATE 12 Aug 2025 – CLOSING DATE 19 Aug 2025 – 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for quantity 14 Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMA) in accordance with drawings and a statement of work.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, CAES MISSION SYSTEMS LLC 10 Sonar DR., Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because The CAES IMAs were the only ones tested, qualified, and approved for use on the EA- 18G aircraft for the WRA 1-4 assemblies. Another firm could possibly develop this technology but these efforts would take approximately 18 months and is cost the government to validate and qualify for use in tactical jamming aircraft. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the
Government not to compete with 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 determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via https://sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time the solicitation is posted.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0792 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to morgan.m.helton.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be
received on or before 19 Aug 2025 – 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25Q0792_SOL.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole source – IMA’s | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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