Opportunity

SAM #N0016426Q0290

Sole Source Evaluation and Repair of Microwave Converter Assemblies for NSWC Crane

Buyer

NSWC Crane

Posted

August 24, 2026

Respond By

August 31, 2026

Identifier

N0016426Q0290

NAICS

811210, 811219, 334511, 334418

NSWC Crane Division, part of the Department of the Navy, is seeking sole source evaluation and repair services for specialized microwave converter assemblies supporting the EA-18G FST program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Division - OEM Highlight: - CAES SYSTEMS LLC (CAGE Code 65628) is the sole source manufacturer specified for these repairs - Products/Services Requested: - Evaluation and repair of 10 Integrated Microwave Assembly (IMA) converters - Part numbers: 304225-003, R7385-4, 561R593H01 - Serial numbers provided for UP Converters - Services include testing, repair, and return of assets; items deemed Beyond Economical Repair (BER) will be returned for disposal - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must possess a SECRET facility clearance and handle classified materials - Strict counterfeit parts mitigation and compliance with industry standards for material sourcing - Delivery required within 120 workdays from award; accelerated delivery accepted at no extra cost - Sole source procurement due to item peculiarity to CAES SYSTEMS LLC - Vendors must be registered in SAM and JCP to access controlled attachments and participate

Description

N00164-26-Q-0290 – SOLE SOURCE – EVAL/REPAIR OF Converts PSC J066- NAICS 811210

ISSUE DATE 24 AUG 2026 – CLOSING DATE 31 AUG 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time 

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for 

EVALUATION AND REPAIR OF IMA’S P/N:304225-003– QUANTITY 10

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 SYSTEMS LLC, 9404 Chesapeake Dr San Diego, CA 92123-13013 Cage Code 65628 ), under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being solicited on a sole source/brand name only basis because (Items Peculiar to 1 manufacture). 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-0290 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 31 AUG 2026 – 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.  

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