Electron Tubes

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N0018926QL046) for "Electron Tubes" and "Electron Tubes NCTS HR Det Cutler". The solicitation is issued by NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK and has an offer due date of April 10, 2026.

• Item 0001: General Purpose Triode, 80 kW CW, featuring rugged coaxial mounting structures, high-dissipation, low-inductance RF electrode terminals, sturdy, self-supporting, stress-free, thoriated-tungsten filaments, and forced air-cooled, heavy-wall anode capable of dissipating 35 kW. It can operate with plate voltages up to 16 kV in CW operation. Shipping requires full-size palletization and utilization of Tilt and Shock Watch indicators. Manufacturer's Part Number: ML 6697A.

• Option Line Item 1001 (Option Year 1): Same specifications as Item 0001.

• Option Line Item 2001 (Option Year 2): Same specifications as Item 0001.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangement is "Firm Fixed Price" for all line items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is scheduled for "Delivery After Delivery Date 15 Jul 2026".

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: April 10, 2026, 01:00 PM.

• Submission Instructions: Standard Form 1449 is used. Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30. Payment will be made by the indicated office. Invoices and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided pages.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED".

• NAICS Code: 334419, with a Size Standard of 14 million.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, along with various DFARS clauses.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be conducted at NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS STATION CUTLER, 175 RIDGE ROAD, CUTLER, ME 04626-9608.

• Delivery Destination is the same as the Inspection and Acceptance location.

• Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003) is included.

• Various clauses related to Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, Buy American, Trade Agreements, and small business representations are included.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk. The government is procuring Electron Tubes. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and quotes are being requested directly. A written solicitation will not be issued. The requirement is for a direct award to Microwave Power Products per FAR 6.302-1.

• The solicitation includes CLINs for Base, Option I, and Option II, each for 10 Electron Tubes.

• Delivery Dates:

  • Base: 15 July 2026
  • Option I: 15 July 2027
  • Option II: 15 July 2028

• Contract type: Firm, Fixed Price.

• The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334419 – Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

• Responses should be submitted via email to Angelo Conicelli (angelo.l.conicelli.civ@us.navy.mil) and Samatha Ballance (samantha.a.ballance.civ@us.navy.mil).

• The closing date for this announcement is Friday, 10 April 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Responsible sources may submit a quote along with the required completed CLIN Pricing Information by the RFQ closing date.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• Not specified, but the NAICS code has a small business size standard.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-05 and DFARS Change 05/30/2024. These can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars.

• Applicable attachments include: Attachment I - Clauses and Provisions, and Attachment II – Redacted Justification and Approval for Restricting Competition.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification Restricting Competition" for the procurement of Machlett Laboratories (ML) 6697A Electron Tubes. It outlines the agency and contracting activity, the specific action being approved, and the supplies/services involved. The justification details that these tubes are essential for the final power amplification of the Army-Navy/Frequency Radio Transmit-31 (AN/FRT-31) Very Low Frequency (VLF) transmitter at NCTAMS LANT – Detachment Cutler.

This document indicates a sole source procurement action for ML 6697A Electron Tubes. The government is procuring 10 tubes per year for three years, with an option to extend the term. A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on February 19, 2026, and closed on March 6, 2026, resulting in no responses from other vendors. This suggests that the opportunity is currently intended for a single source, Microwave Power Products Inc. (MPP), who will be awarded the contract. The justification cites statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 for this sole source action. The document also states that no further competition is planned at this time, but the contracting activity will assess feasibility if another potential source emerges in the future.