Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier rental
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016726Q1002
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking quotations for the rental of a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) meeting specific technical specifications including S-band frequency (2-4 GHz), 4 kilowatt or higher power output, 4% minimum duty cycle, and pulsed waveform capability. The government will award a firm fixed price purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number N0016726Q1002 on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating quotes solely on price and technical compliance with the specified requirements. The solicitation will be awarded without discussions with quoters. Questions and clarifications must be submitted by October 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST to steven.besanko@navy.mil, with quotation submissions due by October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST. All quotes must include complete applicable costs and demonstrate the required technical specifications outlined in the performance work statement.
This solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with the NAICS code 532490 and a business size standard of $40,000,000. The rental period is from October 27, 2025 to December 5, 2025, representing a 39-day rental term for Navy ship trials and Radar Cross Section measurements. The place of performance is Westlake, Maryland 20817, with Free on Board (FOB) Destination shipping required. Quoters must submit their packages including a cover sheet with company name, point of contact information, and CAGE code. No incumbent contractor or specific award value has been identified in the solicitation documents.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for rental of a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is set aside for small business. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016726Q1002. The NAICS code is 532490 and the business size standard is $40,000,000. The PoP is from 12/1/25 to 12/31/25.
The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20251001. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. F.O.B. Destination is a requirement for shipping.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.
Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services)
- Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs.
- Technical – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ.
Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to steven.besanko@navy.mil by 10/29/25 at 12pm EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.
Quote packages are due by 10/30/25 at 12pm EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent to steven.besanko@navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
- Official Company Name;
- Point of contact including name and phone number; and
- Cage Code number.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for rental of a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is set aside for small business. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016726Q1002. The NAICS code is 532490 and the business size standard is $40,000,000.
The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20251001. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.
Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services)
- Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs.
- Technical – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ.
Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to steven.besanko@navy.mil by 10/7/25 at 12pm EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.
Quote packages are due by 10/9/25 at 12pm EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent to steven.besanko@navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
- Official Company Name;
- Point of contact including name and phone number; and
- Cage Code number.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF 1449 - N0016726Q1002.pdf | ||
| SF 1449 - N0016726Q1002.pdf |
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