ASIC AMPLIFIER CHIP
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 Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to UCLA for ASIC Amplifier Microchip Testing and Fabrication. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit capabilities to challenge the sole source determination. Responses are due March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for ASIC Amplifier Microchip Testing and Fabrication.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Purchase Order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Intended Awardee: UCLA
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026 (15 calendar days from publication)
- Published: March 5, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation. Responses from interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted. The decision to not compete remains at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This procurement falls under NAICS code 334413 (Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees, and PSC 5961 (Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware). No reimbursement will be provided for capability information.