SOLE SOURCE - RF Amplifier

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0016425Q0601
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

PSC
5996 Amplifiers
Place of performance
San Jose, California 95138, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has issued a sole source solicitation (N00164-25-Q-0601) for radio frequency amplifiers from Kratos Microwave, Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of these specialized components. The procurement covers 16 amplifiers across five different part numbers that will serve as form, fit, and function replacements for amplifiers used in AN/ALQ-184 and AN/ALQ-161 systems. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1 as items peculiar to one manufacturer, though the government notes that all responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Contractors must be properly registered in both the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to receive controlled attachments and participate. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2025, with quotations due by August 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time via email submission.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured as a sole source acquisition with Kratos Microwave, Inc. as the intended contractor. The contract value is not to exceed $250,000 and includes six primary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) with quantities ranging from 2 to 7 units per line item, plus one option CLIN for up to 10 additional units of part number APW/055-3346-269. The amplifiers must be delivered FOB Destination to NSWC Crane in Indiana by January 8, 2026, providing approximately five months for manufacturing and delivery. Performance will take place at Kratos Microwave's facility located at 5870 Hellyer Avenue, Suite 70, San Jose, California 95138. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 5996 for Amplifiers.

Notice text

N00164-25-Q-0601 – SOLE SOURCE - RF Amplifier – PSC 5996 - NAICS 334220

ISSUE DATE 24 July 2025 – CLOSING DATE 01 August 2025 – 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for

FFP, Non-Commercial Supply, Sole Source, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer, IAW SOW, FAR 13.

CLIN 0001- RF Amplifier- Sole Source- Sole Source - KRATOS MICROWAVE, INC

P/N: APW/054-2427-269, Quantity 3

CLIN 0002- Sole Source - KRATOS MICROWAVE, INC P/N: APW/052-2618-269, Quantity 2.

CLIN 0003- Sole Source - KRATOS MICROWAVE, INC P/N: APW/105-2218-269 Quantity 2.

CLIN 0004- Sole Source - KRATOS MICROWAVE, INC P/N: APW/055-3346-269, Quantity 7.

CLIN 0005- Sole Source - KRATOS MICROWAVE, INC P/N: ALO/180-7536-11, Quantity 2.

CLIN 0006- Option Sole Source - KRATOS MICROWAVE, INC P/N: APW/055-3346-269,  up to Quantity 10.

CLIN 0007- CDRL A001

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, limited sources or brand name only KRATOS MICROWAVE, INC., Cage Code: 66087, 5870 Hellyer AVE STE 70, San Jose, CA 95138, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being solicited on a sole source, items peculiar to one manufacturer. 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 as a written .  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0601 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

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 christian.t.lewellyn2.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 01 August 2025 _4:00_ PM EASTERN TIME.

Files

File Type Posted
A8_CDRL_A001 Acceptance Test Report_KC_S.pdf PDF
A5_SOW amplifiers REV 1.docx DOCX document
Solicitation - N0016425Q0601.pdf PDF

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