2-Channel Downconverter Assemblies

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport intends to procure the following on a sole source basis to Kratos Microwave, Inc. This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination not to compete this requirement based on responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

These downconverters are a critical part of Government infrastructure. Previously, Norden Millimeter (now Kratos) was awarded the contract for the 2-Channel Downconverter from Boeing, who was the responsible design authority for this ESM subsystem. Boeing identified Norden Millimeter as a qualified source capable of producing the 2- Channel Downconverters that meet all functional and performance parameters required within the Government's infrastructure. The downconverter assembly is fully integrated into the Government's design and other ancillary system components that have been tailored to work with these specific 2-channel downconverters. Based on this, this must be procurred on a sole source basis.

Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-26-Q-0180.

This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334511; the Small Business Size Standard is 1,350 employees.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order for the below items:

CLIN 0001: Quantity of five (5) 2-Channel Downconverter Assemblies, Part #: N15-5356;

CLIN 0002: Option 01 for an additional Quantity of five (5) 2-Channel Downconverter Assemblies, Part #: N15-5356;

CLIN 0003: Option 02 for an additional Quantity of five (5) 2-Channel Downconverter Assemblies, Part #: N15-5356;

Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Newport, RI 02841. Delivery must be within ten (10) months after receipt of order. Please include any applicable shipping charges for F.O.B. Destination in the unit prices.

The CMMC level required by this RFQ is: CMMC Level 2 (Self). This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract. See Provision 252.204-7025 and Clause 252.204-7021, incorporated in this RFQ.

The Offeror shall provide, in its offer, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract resulting from this RFQ.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance.

52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax 

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items

52.217-5, Evaluation of Options.

52.222-3, Convict Labor.

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans.

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons.

52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

52.233-1, Disputes.

52.233-3, Protest after Award.

52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

52.243-1, Changes-Fixed-Price.

52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).

The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information,

252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013, Revision 1)

252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

Equipment or Services.

252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System

252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements

252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items.

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications.

252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration.

252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System.

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts.

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

The following FAR clause applies by full text:

FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item.

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within One Year after date of Contract Award. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far 

The following additional terms and conditions apply:

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

The method of payment is via Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov 

Offerors shall include the following information with submissions:

(1) Quote the required items, in the required quantities;

(2) Provide proof that all items are shipped from the US, drop shipping is unacceptable;

(3) Point of Contact (including name, phone number and email address); and,

(4) Contractor CAGE Code. The Government will consider past performance information, where negative information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The quote shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submission: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor Unique Entity ID. A quote received after the closing date and time specified may be ineligible for award. 

The quote may be submitted via email to the email address below and must be received on or before Monday, 13 July 2026 at 1400 Eastern time. Offer received after the closing date are late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Franklin Patton at franklin.k.patton2.civ@us.navy.mil and Teresa Michael @ Teresa.m.michael2.civ@us.navy.mil