REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – PROCUREMENT OF THE MANUFACTURE, TESTING, AND DELIVERY OF THE AN/SPS-49 ROLL RING ASSEMBLY
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 Division is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) for the manufacture, testing, and delivery of the AN/SPS-49 Roll Ring Assembly (Part Number 82007601). This assembly is critical for the AN/SPS-49 Antenna and Pedestal system. NSWC Crane intends to award a sole-source contract to Diamond-Roltran, LLC as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) due to proprietary data and the significant time/cost associated with qualifying another source. The RFI seeks information from contractors capable of mitigating this sole-source justification.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the new manufacture, testing, and delivery of the AN/SPS-49 Roll Ring Assembly (PN: 82007601) and the Roll Ring Assembly, Specification For (AN/SPS-49) (PN: 81006101). Key responsibilities include:
- Manufacturing and testing in accordance with specified drawings (82007601 Rev – and 81006101 REV -).
- Contractor provision of all equipment, parts, and labor.
- Compliance with military standards for marking (MIL-STD-129P, MIL-STD-130N) and packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 54).
- Maintaining an ANSI/EIA-649-1 compliant configuration control program.
- Providing Certificates of Conformance and Compliance with each order.
- Adherence to an ISO 9001-2015 compliant quality program and counterfeit parts mitigation processes (e.g., SAE AS5553A).
- Required data deliverables include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Unit Test/Inspection Reports, and various certificates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Intended Awardee: Diamond-Roltran, LLC (sole source)
- Product Service Code: 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne)
Response Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a capability statement via email to the listed points of contact. Responses should include:
- Submitter's Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
- Point of Contact (POC), Telephone, and Email Address
- CAGE Code
- DUNS Number
- Announcement Number: N0016426SNB40
Contractors must be registered in SAM and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access controlled attachments (drawings).
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.