SOLE SOURCE- RF Switch

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
N0016425Q0013
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking RF Switches to repair EA-18 FLEET assets under solicitation N00164-25-Q-0013. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command intends to conduct this procurement as a sole source acquisition with Dow-Key Microwave of Ventura, California, citing proprietary ownership of drawings and specifications as justification under FAR 13.106-1. While responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration, the government reserves discretion in determining whether to proceed competitively based on responses received. Contractors must maintain proper registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration. All offers must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer by July 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and identifies Dow-Key Microwave as the intended sole source contractor due to their proprietary rights to the required technical specifications. The solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 13 procedures for simplified acquisitions, with the contract classified under NAICS code 334419 for Other Electronic Component Manufacturing and PSC code 5998 for Electrical and Electronic Assemblies. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments or changes to the solicitation requirements prior to the closing date. The procurement relates to critical components needed for maintaining operational readiness of EA-18 Growler electronic warfare aircraft within the Navy's fleet operations.

Notice text

N00164-25-Q-0013- SOLE SOURCE- RF Switch- FSG 5998 - NAICS 334419

ISSUE DATE 21 JUL 2025 – CLOSING DATE 28 JUL 2025 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for… RF Switches to repair EA-18 FLEET assets.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Dow-Key Microwave, 4822 McGrath St, Ventura, CA 93003, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being solicited on a sole source because due to proprietary ownership of drawing and specifications. 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.

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-0013 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 Kacey.l.jones5.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 28 JUL 2025 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

Files

File Type Posted
25Q0013_SOL.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
SOLE SOURCE- RF Switch Latest Limited / Sole Source Justification
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