SP332 Multiprotocol Transceiver
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 Department of the Navy, specifically NSWC Indian Head Division, is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for Part Number SP332ET-L, a Multiprotocol Transceiver. This is a Sources Sought notice to gauge industry capability for this specific electronic component. Responses are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The Navy is seeking a supplier for the SP332 Multiprotocol Transceiver, an IC TRANSCEIVER FULL 4/4 28SOIC. This monolithic device integrates both RS-232 and RS-485 line drivers and receivers, with software-programmable selection. Key features include 5V-only operation, 4 drivers/4 receivers for RS-232, 2 drivers/2 receivers for RS-485, and a loop-back function for self-test, all within a 28-pin WSOIC package. The original manufacturer is MaxLinear, Inc. (formerly Exar Corporation), and the product is currently listed as Obsolete/End of Life (EOL).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: May 5, 2026, 3:48 PM ET
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must provide:
- Organization name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, e-mail
- Business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS/SAM number, and CAGE Code
- A summary of their company’s capabilities.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not restrict the Government's ultimate acquisition approach. It is for market research purposes only, and a determination not to compete this requirement is at the Government's discretion. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of survey results, and all information is submitted at no cost or obligation. If a formal solicitation is generated, a separate notice will be published.