Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier rental
ID: N0016726Q1026Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (W099)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/25483af1b7ed49399cc2ba9a884cba4e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking quotes from small businesses for the rental of two S-band Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTA) under the combined synopsis/solicitation RFQ N0016726Q1026. The amplifiers must meet specific operational parameters, including a frequency range of 2-4 GHz and a power output of 4kW, which are critical for various defense applications. Quotes are due by December 23, 2025, at 12 PM EST, and will be evaluated based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with deliveries scheduled in phases from January to April 2026 to Bethesda, Maryland. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Steven Besanko at steven.besanko@navy.mil and ensure compliance with all relevant FAR and DFARS clauses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Steven Besanko
    (301) 312-3357
    steven.besanko@navy.mil
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    Solicitation - N0016726Q1026.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ N0016726Q1026) for the rental of two S-band Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTA). This small business set-aside seeks firm fixed-price quotes for TWTAs with specific operational parameters, including a 2-4 GHz frequency band and 4kW power output. Quotes are due by December 23, 2025, 12 PM EST, and will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering price and technical specifications. Deliveries will occur in phases from January to April 2026 to NSWC Carderock in Bethesda, MD. Contractors must use the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic payment requests and adhere to various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those for unique item identification and payment instructions.
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