Sole Source to GSE Dynamics for Radomes, Test and Evaluation, and Repairs

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is conducting a sole source procurement for the fabrication, testing, evaluation, and repair of periscope and photonics antenna radomes used in submarine imaging and electronic warfare systems. This solicitation has been amended from a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order specifically targeting G.S.E. Dynamics Inc. Offerors must maintain active Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration to access export-controlled technical specification drawings, along with current System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The procurement includes multiple contract line items covering new radome production, technical inspection and evaluation services, repair services, and data delivery requirements. Quote submissions are due electronically by 11:00 AM EST on September 4, 2025, to the designated contracting officer at michelle.e.weigert.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations despite falling under NAICS code 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. G.S.E. Dynamics Inc. is the sole source contractor being targeted for this award, indicating their specialized capabilities or proprietary technology for submarine radome systems. The contract encompasses various radome types with quantities ranging from 1 to 12 units across different contract line items, supporting both new production and repair operations. Performance will occur at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, with delivery on an F.O.B. Destination basis. The work supports critical submarine systems through the Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) and Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funding sources, with anticipated reporting volumes ranging from 59-102 technical reports over the contract period.