Opportunity
SAM #N6893626SIMACQD5520000023
Sole Source Procurement: Persistent Systems MPU5 Radio System & Accessories for NAWC WD
Buyer
Naval Air Warfare Center
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
N6893626SIMACQD5520000023
NAICS
334220, 334290, 423690
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD), under the Department of the Navy, is planning a sole source procurement for specialized radio communications equipment. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD), Department of the Navy, China Lake, CA - OEM Highlight: - Persistent Systems, LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole source for the required equipment - Products/Services Requested: - MPU5 Radio System and Accessories - Must include proprietary Wave Relay configuration - Required to interface with existing systems at the site - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with current Persistent Systems infrastructure - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov - Vendors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) for access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information - No competitive quotes or RFQ will be issued; procurement is not open to other vendors
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 FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for:
MPU5 Radio System & Accessories
To Persistent Systems, LLC, 601 West 26th Street, Suite 905, New York NY 10001 as the OEM of this equipment and the only source to offer the proprietary Wave Relay® configuration that is required to interface with a system already in use on site.
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 07/28/2026 @ 1300. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD5520000023 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: Yvonne Stockwell @ yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil.
All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.