Power Amplifiers
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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 Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a sole-source purchase order to CIAO Wireless Inc. for Power Amplifiers. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ N6660426Q0198). While a sole-source intent, responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration in future competitive requirements. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide various Power Amplifiers on a firm-fixed price basis. CIAO Wireless Inc. is identified as the only qualified source capable of meeting the required functional and performance parameters, as these components are integrated into existing Government infrastructure.
Base Year Quantities:
- 6x Power Amplifier CA818-465E
- 6x Power Amplifier CA18-347E
- 5x Power Amplifier CA818-459E
- 5x Power Amplifier CA18-344E
- 2x Power Amplifier CA18-445E2
- 2x Power Amplifier CA818-565E2
- 5x Power Amplifier CLA218-643
Option Year 1 Quantities: (Exercisable at Government's discretion)
- 10x Power Amplifier CA818-465E, 10x CA18-347E, 5x CA818-459E, 5x CA18-344E, 5x CA18-445E2, 5x CA818-565E2, 8x CLA218-643
Option Year 2 Quantities: (Exercisable at Government's discretion)
- 12x Power Amplifier CA818-465E, 12x CA18-347E, 5x CA818-459E, 5x CA18-344E, 10x CA18-445E2, 10x CA818-565E2, 10x CLA218-643
Delivery is required 120 days after the date of contract (ADC) or sooner, FOB Destination Newport, RI.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis and Solicitation (RFQ N6660426Q0198), Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole Source Intent)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 334511 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,350 Employees)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: June 9, 2026
- CMMC Requirement: CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) required prior to award. Offerors must provide CMMC unique identifier(s).
- Payment: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award on a sole-source basis. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely at its discretion. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the future.
Additional Notes
An active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award. Incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses include 52.217-7 (Option for Increased Quantity), 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3 ALT 1, 52.212-4, and various DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity (e.g., 252.204-7021, 252.204-7025). Contact Jennifer Vatousiou at jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil for acquisition information.