MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY
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 is seeking 130 Internal Frequency Standard (IFS) Battery Packs (100 US, 30 UK) for existing instruments. This is a sole-source procurement to Microchip Technology and its qualifying distributors, justified under FAR 13.106-1 due to the items' existing integration into the customer's program and the prohibitive cost/time of re-testing alternative products. Offers are due by February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of:
- 100 units of IFS Battery Packs for the United States (P/N 1420-0514, Manufacturer: Microchip Technology).
- 30 units of IFS Battery Packs for the United Kingdom (P/N 1420-0514, Manufacturer: Microchip Technology).
- Separate line items for shipping fees for both US and UK deliveries.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price.
- Product Service Code: 6140 (Batteries, Rechargeable).
- NAICS: 335910.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Sole Source Justification: The items are brand-name, specific to Microchip Technology, and have been in service for over 10 years. Any alternative would require extensive, costly, and time-consuming testing and documentation updates, which are not supported by the current schedule and budget.
- Delivery: By February 17, 2026, FOB Destination.
- Offers Due: February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: February 17, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers must be emailed to Alicia.a.dobbyn.civ@us.navy.mil.
- All responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration. However, the government reserves the discretion to proceed with a non-competitive award based on responses, primarily to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
- Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR Part 13, with synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applying. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring sam.gov for any amendments.