Intent to Sole Source to Dow-Key Microwave
Overview
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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) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Dow-Key Microwave of Ventura, CA, for an exclusive licensing agreement covering Evaluation Fee (PC05 5401-16X16) and Repair Fee (PC05). This is a Special Notice and not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit evidence of their capability to compete by April 17, 2026.
Procurement Details
- Agency: Department of the Navy, Naval Research Laboratory
- Contractor: Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA 93003
- Items: Exclusive licensing agreement for Evaluation Fee (PC05 5401-16X16) and Repair Fee (PC05).
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Large size standard)
- FSC/PSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b).
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20375, United States.
Sole Source Justification
NRL has determined that Dow-Key Microwave is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements, and no other supplies or services will suffice.
Interested Parties & Response
This notice is for informational purposes only; no solicitation package is available. Parties who believe they can provide the required items and that competition would be advantageous are encouraged to identify their interest and provide clear, convincing evidence of their capability. The government will use this information solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The decision to compete remains at the government's discretion, and no costs incurred for providing capability information will be reimbursed.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 15, 2026, 03:30 PM EDT
- Primary Contact: Carrie Cawley (carrie.cawley@nrl.navy.mil)
- Reference: Notice of Intent number N00173-25-Q-1301352501 in all correspondence.