Amplifiers
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 has a requirement for Amplifiers (FSG 5996, NAICS 334220) to serve as form, fit, and function replacements for those used in the AN/ALQ-184 and AN/ALQ-161 systems. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Kratos Microwave, Inc. on a sole-source basis. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement for consideration. Responses are due by April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers 16 specific Radio Frequency Amplifier (RFA) components, including P/N: ALO/180-7536-11 (2 units), APW/105-2218-269 (2 units), APW/054-2427-269 (3 units), APW/052-2618-269 (2 units), and APW/055-3346-269 (7 units). The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, material, services, facilities, personnel, and supplies for manufacture, inspection, testing, packaging, and delivery of these components.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (N00164-26-Q-0057)
- Procedure: FAR Part 13, with synopsis exception FAR 5.201(b)(1) applied.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source intent).
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: April 8, 2026.
Special Requirements & Deliverables
Components must meet defined performance and physical dimensions, and the contractor must maintain a quality assurance program (e.g., ISO 9003). Acceptance testing will be performed on each component. A Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001 specifies the delivery of Test/Inspection Reports and Test Data Sheets with each asset. Contractors must have access to and ability to store/generate Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Classified Information, observe Operations Security (OPSEC), and adhere to configuration control. Facilities must be available for NSWC Crane reviews.
Submission & Contact
Offers and capability statements shall be e-mailed to Joshua Tester at joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil. All interested vendors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. Monitor sam.gov for any amendments. Technical questions of a non-substantive nature can be directed to Kimberly Christenberry (kimberly.k.christenberry.civ@us.navy.mil, 812-854-3326).