Opportunity
SAM #N00174-26-SS-0001
Navy Sources Sought for MaxLinear SP332 Multiprotocol Transceiver (SP332ET-L)
Buyer
NSWC Indian Head
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
N00174-26-SS-0001
NAICS
423690, 334413, 334419
The United States Navy is seeking potential suppliers for a specialized electronic component: - Government Buyer: - United States Navy - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) - OEM Highlight: - MaxLinear, Inc. (formerly Exar Corporation) is the sole manufacturer of the requested part - Product Requested: - MaxLinear SP332 Multiprotocol Transceiver - Part Number: SP332ET-L - Features: Monolithic device with RS-232 and RS-485 line drivers/receivers, software programmable selection, loop back function for self-test, 28-pin WSOIC package - Status: Obsolete/end-of-life - Quantity: Not specified - Notable Requirements: - Device must be the exact MaxLinear (Exar) SP332ET-L part - Suppliers must provide company information and capability summaries - No alternative products or OEMs are referenced - Place of Performance/Delivery: - NSWC Indian Head Division, 4219 South Patterson Road, Indian Head, MD 20640-1533
Description
United States Navy is searching for a suppier for Part Number SP332ET-L
Description: IC TRANSCEIVER FULL 4/4 28SOIC
The SP332 is a monolithic device that contains both RS-232 and RS-485 line drivers and receivers. The configuration of the SP332 can be changed at any time by changing the logic state of two control pins. The device also includes a loop back function which internally connects driver outputs to receiver inputs for a chip self test. An MaxLinear-patented charge pump allows 5V-only operation.
Features: FEATURES: 5V only single supply operation Software programmable RS-232 or RS-485 selection 4 drivers, 4 receivers RS-232 2 drivers, 2 receivers RS-485 Loop back function for self test 28-pin WSOIC package
Detail Specification Manufacturer MaxLinear, Inc. (formerly Exar Corporation) Product Series SP332 Multiprotocol Transceiver Package Type 28-pin WSOIC (Wide Small Outline Integrated Circuit) Current Status Obsolete / End of Life (EOL)
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals nordoes it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisitionapproach; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by theGovernment not to compete this requirement is solely withinthe discretion of the Government. This sources sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for anypurpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response.All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation tothe U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published.
All interested sources shall provide the organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS/SAM number, and CAGE Code. In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company’s capabilities.