Safran GPSDO

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation N0017826Q6710 dated 30 Apr 2026.

Key changes include:

• Removal of the small business set-aside for this requirement.

• Extension of the response due date.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form:

  • Percent Set Aside changed from 100 to not specified.
  • Size Standard - Employees changed from 750 to not specified.
  • Small Business Type changed from Small Business to not specified.
  • Response Due Time changed from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM.
  • Response Due Date changed from 05 May 2026 to 12 May 2026.

• Section I - Contract Clauses:

  • The following FAR clauses were deleted: 52.219-6 (Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside) and 52.219-33 (Nonmanufacturer Rule).

• The closing date for offers has been extended to 12 May 2026, 03:00 PM.

• The requirement is no longer set aside for small businesses.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding the inclusion of DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, in the solicitation (Notice ID: N0017826Q6710).

• Question: A vendor inquired whether DFARS 252.225-7013 would be flowed down and if a duty-free clause/exemption could be provided, allowing for pricing without tariff charges.
• Answer: The government confirmed that DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, is included in the current solicitation and will also be included upon award.

This clarification confirms a specific contract clause (DFARS 252.225-7013) is applicable, which may affect vendor pricing strategies related to tariff charges.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a requirements list for a specific part number, likely intended for bidders to use when preparing quotes or proposals.

• Part Number: SRO-5680
• Description: GNSS-disciplined rubidium oscillator (GPSDO)
• Specific Model Details: SRO-5680 E65/LGS/VIB/X/12V includes Extended Temp Range, Option LGS, VIB Ruggedized, Improved RF Characteristics, 12V.
• Quantity: 5 units are specified.

Bidders must be an authorized reseller of this part to provide a quote. This document directly informs the product specifications and quantity required for the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N0017826Q6710) for GNSS-disciplined rubidium oscillators (GPSDOs). The government is procuring 5 units of the SRO-5680 E65/LGS/VIB/X/12V model, which includes extended temperature range, ruggedization, improved RF characteristics, and 12V operation. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Item 0001: 5 units of GNSS-disciplined rubidium oscillator (GPSDO), model SRO-5680 E65/LGS/VIB/X/12V.

• Item 0002: Shipping.

• Unique Item Identification: The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent, as per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for both the GPSDO units and shipping.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is expected within 15 weeks from the Date of Award.

• Offer Due Date: May 5, 2026, at 02:00 PM.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the Standard Form 1449. Invoices and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but standard evaluation factors for solicitations will apply.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 334515

• Size Standard: 750 employees

• The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to commercial items, warranty, data rights, inspection and acceptance, invoicing, and item unique identification.

• Offerors are cautioned that listed provisions may require completion and submission with the offer.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum recommends the use of "other than full and open competition" to acquire five (5) Rubidium Disciplined Oscillators, part number SRO-5680, manufactured by Safran Timing Technologies. The requiring activity is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The document states that this specific oscillator is a necessary component for a datalink and that redesigning with an alternative oscillator would require significant effort and cost (estimated at over 160 direct productive hours and 160 hours of labor for evaluation and integration), which could not be recovered through full and open competition. Market research indicated multiple authorized resellers exist for this component.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the justification for a sole-source or limited competition procurement. It highlights the specific part number and manufacturer required, the estimated cost, and the delivery timeline. It also indicates that the government has determined that only one or limited sources are reasonably available, which may impact how vendors can participate in this opportunity.