Waveguide Components
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to procure Waveguide Components on a sole source basis from FLANN MICROWAVE LIMITED (CAGE K4055), located in Bodmin, UK. These components are essential for calibrating Radio Frequency (RF) Microwave test instruments. This is a pre-solicitation notice, and while not a request for competitive proposals, responses from interested parties received within fifteen (15) days of publication will be considered. The deadline for responses is May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specialized waveguide components used to calibrate RF Microwave test instruments. The components must meet stringent directivity and Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) specifications, ensuring less than a 2% Probability of False Acceptance (PFA) and less than a 15% Probability of False Rejection (PFR), as per NAVAIR Instruction 17-35TR-01.
An attached PARTS LIST.docx details the specific components, including:
- Part Number, Nomenclature, and Quantity for each item.
- Waveguide sizes (e.g., WG16, WG18, WG20, WG22) and component types (e.g., Attenuator, Short, Adaptor, Coupler).
- Requirements for electronic calibration certificates (IAW ISO10012:2003).
- Specifications for coupling sets (bolts, nuts, washers) and dowel pins.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- Justification: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source," citing Flann Microwave Limited as the only manufacturer capable of meeting the Navy Primary Standard Labs (NPSL) requirements.
- Intended Contractor: FLANN MICROWAVE LIMITED
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 22, 2026
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation will be available. However, the Government will consider responses received within the specified timeframe to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses must state interest and ability to meet the exact requirements.
Point of Contact
Mr. Justin Panecki, justin.p.panecki2.civ@us.navy.mil, 732-228-1189.