# SAM #N0018927RL009

Microchip Technology atomic timing equipment, parts, maintenance, and repair for the U.S. Naval Observatory

**Buyer:** NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** N0018927RL009
**NAICS:** 334419, 334511, 423690

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is pursuing a sole-source Microchip Technology contract for the U.S. Naval Observatory’s precision timing systems and support.
- **Government buyer**
  - Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department; the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) is the requiring activity.
- **OEMs and vendors**
  - **Microchip Technology, Inc.** is the named sole-source contractor and primary OEM; the documents also identify **Symmetricom** in connection with 5071 cesium clocks.
- **Requested equipment and services**
  - Hydrogen masers, including MHM-2020 and MHM2010 units and parts; cesium clocks, including 5071A/5071B equipment and replacement tubes; and Auxiliary Output Generators (AOG), including AOG 110 and upgrades.
  - Timing distribution and measurement equipment, system chassis, power modules, amplifiers, timing-system components, boards, replacement batteries, testing, repairs, upgrades, replacements, freight, and maintenance.
  - The pricing worksheet lists the specific products, part numbers, and quantities below. The broader notice does not specify quantities for the overall equipment categories.
- **Notable requirements**
  - The planned contract is a single-award, firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a four-year base ordering period and a six-month delivery extension option.
  - Delivery orders may cover equipment, parts, maintenance, repair, and updates. On-site support is required at USNO locations in Washington, D.C.; Colorado Springs; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Kauai, Hawaii.
  - Equipment must meet NDAA Section 224 trusted supply-chain and microelectronics security standards. Microchip equipment includes a one-year hardware warranty, with an extended-warranty option.
- **Estimated value**
  - The requirements document lists an estimated base amount of $87,607,130.08 and an option amount of $7,638,644, for a combined estimated amount of $95,245,774.08.

### Description

<p>The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392, intends to award a single award, Firm, Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract on a sole source basis to Microchip Technology, Inc. for Hydrogen Masers, Cesium Atomic Clocks, and Auxiliary Output Generators (AOG) as a whole, parts, and maintenance in support of the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) as required per the attached Redacted ASN Justification and Approval (J&amp;A) for use of Other Than Full and Open Competition. Please see the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and attachments.</p>

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