SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301346868

Procurement of Virginia Diodes Millimeter-Wave Converters & Extenders for NRL

This opportunity is for the supply of specialized millimeter-wave frequency conversion and signal generation modules, brand name only from Virginia Diodes, for the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC. - Brand name only: Virginia Diodes equipment is required; no substitutes allowed - Products requested: - WR10CCD-B Compact DownConverter Module (1 unit) - WR10CCU-B Compact UpConverter Module (1 unit) - WR10PSG Portable Signal Generator Extension Module (1 unit) - WR10PSA Portable Spectrum Analyzer Extension Module (4 units) - All equipment must be new, covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and delivered to NRL - Vendors must be the OEM or an authorized distributor/reseller and provide proof of authorization - The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis - Delivery location: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375 - No remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted - Technical details include frequency ranges of 75-110 GHz and specific part numbers - No services are requested; this is a hardware-only procurement

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FA C) 2026-01 Effective : 03/12/2026 This is a Total Small Business competitive announcement in accordance with 19.502-2 (a) on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515 The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5999 The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase CONVERTERS & EXTENDERS FROM VIRGINIA DIODES All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: ___ See specification attachment Supplies: BRAND NAME ONLY Items must be brand name Software/Hardware/Services: This procurement is for new equipment ONL Y, unless otherwise specifically stated. No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. • Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

Note: Maintenance Renewals - The performance period for maintenance renewals, (software licenses, services, etc.), must begin on or after the date of contract award. The performance period cannot be back dated. If reinstatement fees are required, they must be listed on separate line items.  Delivery Address: 

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W. Bldg. 49- Shipping/Receiving Code 3400  Washington, DC 20375 

FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD  Estimated Delivery Time: _______   For FOB ORGIN, please provide the following information:  FOB Shipping Point: ________   Estimated Shipping Charge: _____   Dimensions of Package(s): _______   Shipping Weight: _________ _ SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:  All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote.

Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote.  All quotations shall be sent via e-mail.  GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT  Purchasing Agent Name: Marche Hampton  Email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil Please reference th is combined synopsis/solicitation number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.  ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL.  System for Award Management (SAM). The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a response to this solicitation.  The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:  Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable). If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined technically unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to determine if a single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price. The lowest price offer(s) will be sent for technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price until an offer or combination of offers is deemed technically acceptable and price is determined fair and reasonable.  Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings: 

Rating Acceptable : Quote meets all the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications. 

Unacceptable: Quote does not clearly meet the minimum  requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications. 

Options. When applicable, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).  Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:  "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."  OR  "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"  Exceptions. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).  Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred form of submission. Receipt will be verified by the date/time stamp on fax or e-mail. 

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