iRF Switch Matrix
ID: N66604-25-Q-0800Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (449210)

PSC

HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL (5340)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/35a6bab2d1be4dc1a8ab688ddfc517a9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is seeking to award a Sole Source contract to Intelligent RF Solutions (iRF) for critical components necessary for their existing systems. The procurement focuses on unique items such as the DF Switch/BIT Combiner, Band Reject Filter Assembly, and RF Signal Switch Matrix, which are essential for maintaining system integration and performance validation. The contract emphasizes the importance of using the same tactical hardware to avoid significant engineering and testing challenges associated with alternatives. Interested parties can submit capability statements or quotes by November 20, 2024, with delivery of the items required within 180 days after award. For further inquiries, contact Kenneth Chaffey at kenneth.l.chaffey.civ@us.navy.mil or call 14018321837.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenneth Chaffey
    14018321837
    kenneth.l.chaffey.civ@us.navy.mil
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    SAM RFQ.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking to award a Sole Source contract to Intelligent RF Solutions (iRF) for specific components required for their existing systems. This combined synopsis/solicitation does not invite competitive proposals due to the uniqueness of the needed parts: the DF Switch/BIT Combiner, Band Reject Filter Assembly, and RF Signal Switch Matrix, which are critical for maintaining system integration and performance validation. The intended award emphasizes the necessity of using the same exact tactical hardware, as alternatives would entail significant engineering and testing challenges. The procurement is classified as unrestricted, with pertinent FAR and DFARS clauses applicable. Interested parties can submit capability statements or quotes by November 20, 2024. The items must be delivered to Newport, RI within 180 days after award, and various compliance requirements, including registration in SAM and the provision of unique item identifiers for qualifying parts, are outlined. The solicitation ensures careful contractor selection to uphold quality and avoid non-compliance with regulations, specifically regarding the acceptance of new condition items and restrictions on gray market products.
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