Opportunity
SAM #N0016426Q0140
Sole Source Procurement of CAES IMA Attenuators for NSWC Crane
Buyer
NSWC Crane
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
N0016426Q0140
NAICS
334418, 334290, 334511, 334220, 336419
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is seeking to procure specialized microwave attenuator assemblies for military aircraft systems. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Division, Code WXS - OEM and Vendor: - CAES Mission Systems LLC (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Address: 10 Sonar Dr, Woburn, MA 01801 - CAGE: 32187 - Products/Services Requested: - 10 units of Integrated Microwave Assembly (IMA) Attenuators - Part Number: MD-170K001 - Also referred to as Limited Attenuator Switch - Supports depot repairs for the AN/ALQ-218 Tactical Jamming System Receiver on EA-18G Growler and F/A-18 aircraft - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement justified as items are peculiar to CAES Mission Systems LLC - Delivery required to NSWC Crane, Indiana; partial and accelerated deliveries are acceptable at no additional cost - Compliance with CMMC Level 2 (Self) cybersecurity standards - Handling of export-controlled technical data and classified information (SECRET facility clearance required) - Offerors must be registered in SAM and JCP to access controlled attachments - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001 - Receiving locations include Supply Operations Bldg 41 and Bldg 3330C at NSWC Crane
Description
N00164-26-Q-0140 – SOLE SOURCE – PURCHASE OF IMA – PSC 5985 – NAICS 334511
ISSUE DATE 05 MAY 2026 – CLOSING DATE 12 MAY 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for
CLIN 0001- IMA qty 10, P/n: MD-170K001
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, limited sources or brand name only CAES Mission Systems LLC, 10 Sonar Dr Woburn, MA 01801, CAGE: 32187, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being solicited on a sole source/brand name only basis because Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer. 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.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via https://sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time the solicitation is posted.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13 as a written . Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0140 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
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 trista.m.ray.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 12 MAY 2026 – 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.