RF Switches
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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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 Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking quotes for Dow-Key Microwave RF Switches (Part # 581J-430822). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and a Brand Name requirement. Offerors must be authorized distributors. Quotes are due June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of RF Switches, Single Pole Eight Throw (SP8T) SW, 8MP-L-28-SMA-I-DB25P, Part #: 581J-430822, manufactured by Dow-Key Microwave. The requirement includes:
- CLIN 0001: Eighteen (18) units.
- CLIN 0002 (Option 01): Thirty-five (35) additional units.
- CLIN 0003 (Option 02): Forty (40) additional units. The Dow-Key switches are integrated into the current system design, making alternates unacceptable due to significant redesign, engineering, testing, and re-installation costs and schedule delays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 335314 (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Delivery: F.O.B. Destination to Newport, RI 02841, within eighteen (18) weeks after award. Shipping charges must be included.
- Quote Due: June 22, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Time.
- Published: June 12, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made based on the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offerors must be Dow-Key Microwave authorized distributors and provide proof of this status to be considered technically acceptable.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must include:
- Price and delivery terms.
- Point of contact (name, phone, email).
- Contractor CAGE code and Unique Entity Identification (UEID).
- Proof of authorized Dow-Key Microwave distributor status. Quotes must be submitted via email to franklin.k.patton2.civ@us.navy.mil. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award.