Sceptre Signal Processing Software and Associated Services

SOL #: N0017826G5501Award NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NSWC DAHLGREN
DAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, United States

Place of Performance

Virginia Beach, VA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 3, 2026

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 has awarded a sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to 3dB Labs Inc. for Sceptre Signal Processing Software and Associated Services. This award, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aims to implement advanced signal processing and Radio Frequency (RF) signal collection solutions for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA).

Scope of Award

The contract covers the implementation of the SCEPTRE software solutions for advanced signal processing and RF signal collection in a designated environment. This includes appropriate support for seamless installation, configuration, and ongoing technical assistance. The requirement also encompasses Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) product acquisition, systems engineering and design, training, documentation, and technical support services.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm-Fixed-Price and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)
  • Awardee: 3dB Labs Inc., 9050 Centre Point Dr. Suite 340, West Chester, OH 45069-9705, United States
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Published Date: March 3, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Virginia Beach, VA 23461, United States

Rationale for Sole-Source Award

The award was made on a sole-source basis, justified by a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A). The justification highlights that 3dB Labs' proprietary software is uniquely qualified due to its advanced signal processing capabilities, scalability, and integration with existing hardware. The government determined that changing to a different vendor's software would result in significant impacts and costs, including extensive government development effort, potential loss of investment, and extended delivery timelines. The estimated total cost for the BOA ceiling is for a five-year ordering period, with funding expected from RDT&E, O&M,N, and OPN appropriations.

Contact Information

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Matthew GutmannPRIMARY
matthew.h.gutmann.civ@us.navy.mil
Ausra ZemaitieneSECONDARY
ausra.zemaitiene.civ@us.navy.mil

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