SOLE SOURCE EVALUATION AND REPAIR OF IMA
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 is issuing a sole source solicitation (N00164-26-Q-0117) for the evaluation and repair of 10 Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs), Part Number 304225-003. This requirement supports the EA-18G FST program. The Government intends to negotiate with CAES SYSTEMS LLC (Cage Code 65628) due to the proprietary nature of the items (peculiar to one manufacturer). However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement for consideration.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Evaluating and repairing 10 specific IMAs (P/N: 304225-003, S/Ns: 440, 442, 457, 495, 510, 536, 591, 596, 600, 615).
- Ensuring repairs meet OEM specifications or determining if an asset is Beyond Economical Repair (BER). BER assets will be returned to NSWC Crane for disposal.
- Providing a consolidated evaluation report detailing necessary repairs and explaining any failures.
- Delivering a Failed Item Analysis Report as per CDRL A001.
- Adhering to Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MIRR) procedures, including the use of Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and DD Form 250.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price for evaluation and repair services.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside; Sole Source to CAES SYSTEMS LLC.
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Place of Performance: Work must be performed in a CLASSIFIED area at the contractor's facility, requiring a SECRET facility security clearance. Shipping destination is NSWC Crane, IN.
- Delivery: 180 Calendar Days from the Date of Award.
Submission & Eligibility
- Capability statements/offers must be e-mailed to Trista Ray (trista.m.ray.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to receive controlled attachments.
- Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued under FAR 13.106-1, with a synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applying. Honeywell (CAES) owns the software, drawings, proprietary rights, and data rights for the IMA.