Sole Source, Narda Holdings Downconverters and Amplifiers

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport seeks repair parts for Electronics Support Measures subsystems—specifically Narda Miteq downconverters and amplifiers—on a sole source basis, with quotes due August 31. This is a firm fixed price purchase order for commercial products under FAR Subpart 13.5, foreclosing competition; quotes are solicited solely to inform whether the Government will pursue competitive procurement in the future.

The procurement spans nine contract line items across three product types: five 6-Channel Downconverter Assemblies (part number SYS0218M07S), ten Low Noise Amplifiers (part number AFS3-01000400-10-10P-4), and ten High Power Amplifiers (part number AMF-2B-00030300-150-32P). Base requirements comprise CLINs 0001–0003; CLINs 0004–0009 are optional line items exercisable within one year at the Government's unilateral discretion. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination Newport, Rhode Island, with a desired delivery date of April 2, 2027 or sooner. The NAICS code is 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) with a 750-employee small business size standard, and the PSC code is 6130 (Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating).

The sole source justification rests on Narda Miteq's status as the original equipment manufacturer with unique capabilities, specialized knowledge, and manufacturing facilities essential for these components. The Government lacks complete technical data and configuration management; developing alternative sources would require substantial non-recurring engineering costs, extended lead times (approximately 45 weeks of schedule impact), and comprehensive qualification testing including vibration, radiated emissions, temperature ranges, and pressure testing.

Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to award and must achieve CMMC Level 1 (Self) certification or higher. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Quotes must include price, payment terms, delivery terms, point of contact information, CAGE code, and SAM UEI. A recent amendment changed the CMMC requirement from Level 2 (Self) to Level 1 (Self) and added the SF1449 form. Quotes should be submitted to Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil.