Evaluation & repair RF hardware
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 Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract to Empower RF Systems, Inc. for evaluation, repair, and testing services of RF hardware. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a request for quotes. Interested parties must submit capability statements by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the evaluation, repair, and testing services of specific RF hardware. These repairs must be performed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Empower RF Systems, Inc., due to the unique integration of proprietary software and firmware controllers with the RF hardware. No other vendor possesses the necessary expertise or access to perform these repairs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Awardee (Intended): Empower RF Systems, Inc.
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, by 2 PM PST
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Solicitation Number: N6893626SIMACQD0AH2100009
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Responses must provide a clear and concise capability statement demonstrating the ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. These statements will be reviewed to determine if the sole source justification is valid.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered at SAM.gov with an 'Active' status prior to any potential award. Processing SAM registration can take 10-15 days. Contractors must also be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information, with a designated Data Custodian on DD 2345.