6145 CABLE RADIO FREQUENCY

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "One Source/Brand Name Justification" for a commercial item purchase, in accordance with FAR 12.102(a). It details the rationale for restricting competition to a single source for a specific supply.

This document indicates that the upcoming opportunity will likely be a sole-source procurement. It identifies:

• Purchase Request Number: N62758-6107-7600
• Description of Supply/Service: DOC#: 6107-7600, CABLE/ PN: M17/135-00005
• Sole Source Manufacturer: TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS, INC (CAGE: 68999)
• Reason for Sole Source: The material is a direct replacement part for the S/A 91027K PREPARE ELECTRONICS SYSTEM on USS BLUE RIDGE LCC-19. Times Microwave Systems, Inc. is the only manufacturer listed on QPL-17 (Government Designation: M17/135-00005) and is the only company certified to source this item. No other vendors are authorized to provide these parts.

This justification helps potential bidders understand why competition may be limited for this specific requirement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of OEM Times Microwave Systems brand name cable radio frequency coaxial cable. The government anticipates awarding a firm, fixed-price contract. The cable must meet specific technical requirements including MIL-C-17F, 0.500" diameter, 50 OHM impedance, with a crosslinked polyolefin, low smoke, solid silver-coated copper wire, water-blocked construction. It must also comply with MIL-DTL-17 and be QPL-17 listed. The required length is 650 feet per continuous length, with 2 each required.

• Product: Brand name cable radio frequency coaxial cable (Times Microwave Systems).

• Specifications: MIL-C-17F, 0.500", 50 OHM, crosslinked polyolefin, low smoke, solid silver-coated copper wire, water-blocked, MIL-DTL-17, QPL-17.

• Quantity: 2 each.

• Length: 650 feet (one continuous length required per each).

• Packaging: Must be in accordance with ASTM-D-3951, "Standard for Commercial Packing." Prohibited materials include asbestos, excelsior, and loose fill polystyrene. Non-manufactured wood must be heat treated and certified. Packing must ensure safe delivery and withstand multiple transport modes.

• Marking: Must comply with ASTM-D-3951 and include national stock number (if available), noun nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, contract number, contractor name/address, and destination.

• Contract Type: Firm, fixed-price contract.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Offer Due Date: June 22, 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Questions Deadline: Two days prior to the solicitation closing date, submitted via email to the Contracting Official.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (including delivery date), price, and past performance, in no order of relative importance.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email. Offerors must note all exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, and specifications; otherwise, it will be assumed no exceptions are taken.

• Single Award: The government reserves the right to make a single award for all items.

• Invoicing: Via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Set Aside: 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 335999, with a size standard of 600 employees.

• Registration: Companies must be registered with the SAM.gov system to receive an award.

• Offerors must be authorized distributors of Times Microwave Systems or the OEM to respond.

• All items must be delivered FOB Origin. The Government will arrange and pay for transportation.