N0016422GWS60 – JOB ORDER 0003 - SOLE SOURCE – ANTENNA ELEMENTS
ID: N0016422GWS60-0003Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking to procure high-band interferometer antenna elements under a sole source contract with Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES). The procurement aims to fulfill a critical requirement for the production and delivery of these specialized antenna elements, which are essential for various defense applications. The anticipated contract, valued at approximately $1,500,000, is expected to be awarded in the second quarter of FY26, with delivery required about fourteen months post-award. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals to the designated contacts, Kristina Wagoner and Allyson Nicholson, via the provided email addresses, although the solicitation will not be posted publicly.

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