AEGIS Double Duty Cross Field Amplifier (DD CFA) Microwave Tubes (MWT) with Gold Tube Testing- Production, Evaluation, and Rebuild
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, has a requirement for the production, repairs, rebuilds, evaluations, gold tube and phase standard testing, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) maintenance, and engineering support of Double Duty (DD) Cross Field Amplifiers (CFAs). This is a Special Notice indicating the Government's intent to solicit and negotiate with limited sources. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers comprehensive support for AEGIS Double Duty Cross Field Amplifier (DD CFA) Microwave Tubes (MWT). Key services include:
- Production of new units.
- Repairs and rebuilds of existing CFAs.
- Evaluations and testing, including gold tube and phase standard testing.
- Maintenance of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
- Engineering support related to DD CFAs.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Limited Source)
- Intended Sources: Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI), Beverly, MA, and Stellant Systems Inc, Williamsport, PA.
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1(b) One responsible source, or a limited number of responsible sources for DoD.
- Justification: Lack of sufficient technical data, duplicative cost to the Government not recoverable through competition, and unacceptable delays in fulfilling agency requirements through other sources.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response: All responsible sources are invited to submit a proposal for consideration.
- Government Discretion: The determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.
- Purpose of Responses: Information received will primarily be used to re-evaluate the justification for sole source or limited sources and potentially change the acquisition strategy to a competitive procurement.
- Solicitation Availability: The formal solicitation and amendments will not be posted to SAM.gov and are available only from the identified Point of Contact.
Eligibility & Deadlines
- Registration: Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- Closing Date: June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Point of Contact: Susan Eckerle, susan.k.eckerle.civ@us.navy.mil, 812-381-7195. Reference solicitation number N0016426RWP07.