Opportunity
SAM #N0016426Q0248
NSWC Crane Sole Source Procurement of CAES IMA Synthesizer Units
Buyer
NSWC Crane
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
N0016426Q0248
NAICS
336419, 336414, 334511, 334290
This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane for specialized microwave synthesizer units. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division - Contracts Office (Contact: Marty Arvin) - OEM Highlight: - CAES Mission Systems LLC is the specified and sole source manufacturer - Products Requested: - Five (5) Integrated Microwave Assembly (IMA) Synthesizer units - Part number: PCRO-13288 (also referenced as NSWC Crane P/N 561R825H01) - Delivery: FOB Destination to NSWC Crane, Indiana - Partial and accelerated delivery is acceptable at no extra cost - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Items are peculiar to CAES Mission Systems LLC - Compliance with CMMC Level 2 (Self) cybersecurity standards - Unique item identification required per DFARS 252.211-7003 - 14-month delivery schedule from award date - Opportunity Details: - Solicitation number: N00164-26-Q-0248 - Conducted under FAR Part 13 procedures - Not open for competitive bidding, but capability statements from other sources may be considered
Description
N00164-26-Q-0248 – SOLE SOURCE – PURCHASE OF IMA – PSC 5985 – NAICS 334511
ISSUE DATE 23 JUL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 29 JUL 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for
CLIN 0001- IMA qty 5, P/n: PCRO-13288
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, 9 Whippany Road Whippany, NJ, 07981, CAGE: 53213, 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.
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-0248 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 29 JUL 2026 – 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.