Photonics Transmitter & Reciever
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is soliciting quotations for Photonic Transmitters and Receivers. This is an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items, with proposals due by June 2, 2026, 05:00 PM EST. The acquisition will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with award made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
Scope of Work
NSWCDD intends to procure specific products manufactured by Photonic Systems:
- Item 0001: 3 units of Microwave Photonic Transmitter (12 GHz), Part Number: PSI-1600-10UT.
- Item 0002: 6 units of Microwave Photonic Amplified Receiver (12 GHz), Part Number: PSI-1600-10AR.
- Item 0003: Shipping to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. The requirement includes standard commercial warranty and government data rights for any generated data.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 334220
- PSC Code: 5985 (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment)
- Solicitation Issue Date: May 26, 2026
- Offer Due Date: June 02, 2026, 05:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: June 2026
- Delivery Schedule: All items are required within 6 weeks from the date of award.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a quotation in response to this solicitation, completing blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the SF 1449. Crucially, offerors must provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming their status as an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without this documentation may not be considered for award. Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support price analysis. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. All costs, including shipping, freight, tariffs, and duties to Dahlgren, VA, must be included in the quoted price. Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
This acquisition incorporates FAR Part 12 for commercial items and FAR Part 5 for publicizing requirements. Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the Trade Agreements threshold. Invoices and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Inspection and acceptance will occur at NSWC Dahlgren, VA. Questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted via email to Keith Aubert (keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil), referencing Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6771 in the subject line, prior to the RFQ closing.