NAWCAD WOLF Electronics Cooling Water (ECW-50)
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 Department of the Navy / NAVAIR Warfare Center Aircraft Division is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of providing the Electronics Cooling Water (ECW-50) system for the AN/SPN-50 Shipboard Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radar System. This is for market research purposes only. Responses are due April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the fabrication, procurement, and delivery of the ECW-50 system. This liquid cooling system provides chilled liquid to the AN/SPN-50's Solid State Transmitter (SSTX) and two Signal Data Units (SDUs) to dissipate heat. The ECW-50 must comply with the ECW-50 System Requirement Report, document number 4K7_ECW50_001.
Requested Information
Interested companies should provide:
- Administrative Information: Company name, CAGE code, mailing address, phone, POC (name/email), and business type (e.g., large, small, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).
- Capability Information:
- Existing capabilities or products meeting all Salient Characteristics/Specifications. Alternative solutions are encouraged.
- Product specifications.
- Whether the capability is commercial, modified-commercial, or non-commercial.
- Whether the respondent is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized manufacturer, or authorized distributor. If not OEM, identify the OEM and provide proof of authorization.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / RFI (for information and planning purposes only)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 28, 2026 (5 business days after publication)
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Response Limit: Not to exceed ten (10) pages.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Proprietary information should only be submitted after coordinating with the identified Government individual. Failure to respond does not preclude participation in future solicitations.