SAM #N0042126Q1373

Sole Source Technical Support for F/A-18 M3AR Series Radio Software Upgrade

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking specialized radio technical support for Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities related to the Malaysian F/A-18 M3AR Series Radio software upgrade. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) - Office: NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD - OEM Highlight: - Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified for this procurement - Vendors: - Only authorized distributors of Rohde & Schwarz may respond; signed verification required - Services Requested: - 120 hours of engineering support (phone, email, in-person) - One 3-day on-site technical support trip at NAWCWD China Lake, CA - Support includes laboratory setup, technical troubleshooting, and training for the F/A-18 M3AR Series Radio software upgrade - Unique Requirements: - No substitutions allowed; all products and services must be new - Sole source procurement; competitive responses considered only if they meet OEM requirements - Period of Performance: - One-year contract duration - Includes both remote and on-site support

Description

Sole Source Solicitation

U.S. Government ~ Tax Exempt

All quotes/responses shall be submitted via email to Michael.j.coffey52.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 18 September 2026 at 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

Solicitation N00421-26-Q-1373 is issued with intent to sole source. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis, and to solicit and award the proposed purchase order on a sole source basis with Rhode and Schwarz, under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by FAR Part 12 and 13.

Offerors must be registered in SAM.GOV database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DoD contract. This may be accomplished electronically at http://www.SAM.gov.

NO SUBSTITUTIONS

All Products Must be New

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by no later than 18 September 2026 at 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time.  All offers will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received.

 Instructions to Offerors

Representation Corporation Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law. All offers must complete FAR 52.204-26 within SAM. If 52.204-26 Section K is completed as “does not” for provision and use of the prohibited equipment and services, FAR 52.204-24 Section K would not be completed and submitted separately as part of the offer per direction within FAR 52.204-24 itself. If FAR 52.204-26 includes “does” for either provision or use, FAR 52.204-24 Section K is required to be completed and submitted as part of the proposal. Offers must complete 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items in Section K of the solicitation.

This is a firm fixed-price procurement; therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should represent the vendor’s best quote in terms of lowest price and in accordance with Section B of the SF-18.  Your quote will only be evaluated on the information you provide.

Basis for Award

All interested parties MUST submit a quote no later than 18 September 2026 at 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time.  Award will be made to the vendor that submits the lowest, firm fixed-price quotation that meets all the requirements either in Section B.  See attached SF-18.

Instructions to Offerors

Please include the following information with your response:

FOB: ___________________ Shipping Cost: ________ Tax ID# ______________ Dun & Bradstreet # _______________ Cage Code: ______ You must be registered in System for Award Management (Sam.Gov) Business Size:   Small  Business Yes or No GSA or SEWP Contract # if applicable: _____________________ Estimated delivery time after issuance of purchase order _________________ Published Price list. Total Price

All interested parties must submit quotes to both below points of contacts.

Government Points of Contact: 

Michael Coffey

NAWCAD Procurement Group, 21983 Bundy Road, BLDG 441

Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127

Email: Michael.j.coffey52.civ@us.navy.mil

YOU MUST SUBMIT SIGNED DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING YOU ARE AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR

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