Microwave Electronics Systems and Microsystems Engineering Support
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), specifically the Advanced Concepts Group of the Radar Division, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify contractors capable of providing Microwave Electronics Systems and Microsystems Engineering Support. This effort seeks technical assistance in highly specialized areas including Radio Frequency (RF) components and systems, electronic and microelectronics design, digital signal processing, embedded microprocessors, antennas, and wireless systems. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide scientific and engineering support, encompassing research and development (R&D), radar and RF system analysis, systems engineering, and computer programming. Key task areas include:
- RF Systems Engineering
- Digital Signal Processing and Embedded Processing
- Antennas and Wireless Link Engineering
- Software Engineering and Development
- Electronic Hardware Engineering and Development
- Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
- Control Systems Engineering
- RF Systems and Electromagnetic Modeling and Simulation
- Electromechanical Technician support
- Technical Writer support
- Project Support Manager
- Wireless Systems Application Engineering
Work will be performed at contractor facilities, NRL-DC, NRL Chesapeake Bay Detachment, NRL Blossom Point Test Facility, other field sites, and potentially aboard ship or aircraft. Personnel will require appropriate security clearances (DoD Tier 3 for base access, Tier 3/Secret for Secret material, Tier 5/Secret for Top Secret material).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for planning purposes only)
- Current Contract: N0017322F3003 (Envisioneering, Inc.)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 5, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit the following information via email to Elizabeth Maranto (elizabeth.m.maranto.civ@us.navy.mil):
- Contact Information: Company name, Point of Contact (POC) with contact details, Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories, Unique Entity ID and/or CAGE Code.
- Technical Information: List of capabilities/resources relevant to the attached draft SOW, prior experience of similar scope/complexity, status of firm's current facility clearance, and any questions/suggestions related to the draft SOW.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited, nor will evaluation letters or results be issued. No solicitation package is available at this time, and the Government is not committed to issuing a solicitation or awarding a contract based on this announcement.