SAM #N6893626SIMACQDB0000MEB0000M0487

Sole Source Procurement of Steatite Antennas for Naval Air Warfare Center

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake for specialized antennas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWC WD), China Lake - OEMs and Vendors: - Steatite Ltd (manufacturer of antennas) - QPAR USA (sole authorized distributor) - Products Requested: - 23 units: 2-24 GHz Dual Linearly Polarised Sinuous Antenna with SMA connector and radome - Part number: QMS-00487 (QSI-DL-2-24-S-SG-R) - 5 units: 2-18 GHz Dual Linearly Polarised Wideband Horn Antenna with SMA connector (no radome) - Part number: QMS-01046 (QWH-DL-2-18-S-SG-) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Antennas must be direct replacements, matching the form-fit-function of existing fielded equipment - Required for integration into pods and targets with unique design constraints - Contractors must be registered in SAM and have DLIS certification for access to Controlled Unclassified Information

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. 

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Section 3204(A)(1), the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for: 

Description: 2-24 GHz Dual Linearly Polarised Sinuous Antenna to include SMA connector and radome  

P/N: QMS-00487 (QSI-DL-2-24-S-SG-R) 

Qty: 23 each 

Description: 2-18 GHz Dual Linearly Polarised Wideband Horn Antenna to include SMA connector (NO radome) 

P/N: QMS-01046 (QWH-DL-2-18-S-SG-) 

Qty: 5 each 

to the manufacturer Steatite Ltd (Antennas), and their sole, authorized distributor, QPAR USA, 10910 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708. The above-mentioned hardware must have the same form-fit-function as those currently utilized in the field due to the unique design of the pods and targets that the antennas are to be used in. The hardware are direct replacements. 

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 07/13/2026 @ 4 PM PST.  The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-DB0000M/EB0000M-0487 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule.  Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email: Christine Beltramo at christine.r.beltramo.civ@us.navy.mil 

All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.   

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information within Contract Opportunities.  See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx 

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