Opportunity
SAM #N0016426Q0075
NSWC Crane Sole Source Procurement of Band Pass Filters and Repair Services from K&L Microwave LLC
Buyer
NSWC Crane
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 08, 2026
Identifier
N0016426Q0075
NAICS
334419, 334511, 336419
This opportunity involves the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, under the U.S. Navy, seeking to procure specialized Band Pass Filters and related repair and screening services for EA-18G fleet asset support. The procurement is a sole source action directed to K&L Microwave LLC, the OEM, due to proprietary rights, technical requirements, and urgent mission needs.
- Government Buyer
- U.S. Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
- OEM and Vendor
- K&L Microwave LLC (Salisbury, MD; Newman Lake, WA)
- Products Requested
- MM Band Pass Filter (P/N: 5IH40-3000/X19000-OP/O), 40 units
- MM Bandpass Filter (P/N: 6IB40-00474), 50 units
- Bandpass Filter (P/N: 61B40-00474), 50 units
- Screening Charges for Microminiature Components (P/N: MISX-1112), 2 units
- Thermal Shock Micro-Integrated Back Shell (P/N: ENV107-1112), 1 unit
- Seal Microminiature-Integrated Back Shell (P/N: ENV112-1112), 1 unit
- Shipping to NSWC Crane
- Services Requested
- Screening services for MM Band Pass Filters, 2 units
- Repairs related to Band Pass Filters
- Thermal Shock Service for micro-integrated back shells, 1 unit
- Seal Microminiatures Service, 1 unit
- Unique or Notable Requirements
- Sole source justification based on proprietary design, exclusive licensing, and technical complexity
- Urgent delivery timelines (as short as 17 weeks ARO; up to 30 weeks or specified date)
- All deliveries to NSWC Crane, Indiana
- Supports depot-level repair and operational readiness for EA-18G aircraft
- Place of Performance/Delivery
- NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001 (federal facility/military base)
Description
<<FOR SOLE SOURCE>>N00164-26-Q-0075 – SOLE SOURCE – BAND PASS FILTER– FSG 5915 - NAICS 334419 ISSUE DATE 01 APRIL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 08 APRIL 2026 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Band Pass filter and repairs.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, K&L MICROWAVE LLC. 2250 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, Maryland 21801-8811, United States25517 E Kildea Road, Newman Lake, Washington 99025, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because to use another source will require engineering designs, drawing development, first article testing (FAT), quality controls, and overcoming legal restrictions, which would make the parts cost prohibitive to pursue. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which should 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 N00164-26-Q-0075 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 morgan.m.helton.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 08 APRIL 2026 2:00 PM Eastern Time