SOLE SOURCE NOTIFICATION: Magnetrons CPI Electron Business Device, Inc. / Beverly Microwave Division (CPI-EDB)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) is procuring two magnetrons for the AN/SPN-43C system on a sole source, firm fixed-price basis from CPI Electron Business Device, Inc. / Beverly Microwave Division (CPI-EDB). This is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13, seeking to purchase electronic components classified under PSC 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) and NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing). Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.Gov) and demonstrate approval as authorized resellers or distributors verified by the original equipment manufacturer. All proposals, including responses expressing interest and capability, must be submitted by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on January 19, 2026, though the Government has discretion to proceed with sole source procurement regardless of competitive responses received. Interested vendors are required to provide detailed quotation information including FOB terms, shipping costs, tax identification, UEID, cage code, business size designation, GSA or SEWP contract numbers if applicable, estimated delivery timeframes, published pricing, and signed OEM documentation certifying authorized distributor status.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation. CPI Electron Business Device, Inc. / Beverly Microwave Division is identified as the sole source contractor for this requirement. The solicitation calls for delivery of two magnetron units to NAWCAD-WOLF at Building 8115, 17598 Webster Field Road, St. Inigoes, Maryland 20684, with a required delivery date of February 26, 2027. The contracting officer point of contact is Cathleen Emmart (240-256-4016), with technical inquiries directed to Tom Ackerson. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice, vendors must submit firm fixed-price quotations for evaluation. The Government will use responses received to determine whether to proceed with competitive procurement or execute the sole source acquisition, with all decisions remaining at the Government's discretion.