Dish Antennas- Steatite ltd. Brand Name or Equal

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is soliciting Dish Antennas under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a Steatite Ltd. Brand Name or Equal basis through a combined solicitation and synopsis, designated as N6660426Q0191. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334290, with only small businesses meeting the 800-employee size standard eligible to respond. The requirement is for two Steatite part numbers, QMS-01154 and QMS-01062, each to be procured in quantities of two units during the base period, with up to eight optional line items potentially extending deliveries over two years post-award. Antennas must meet strict technical specifications including a maximum one-meter diameter, frequency ranges of 2.5–18 GHz or 34.5–35 GHz, gain of at least 21 dBi, RF port isolation of 30 dB or greater, and power handling capabilities of 2.0 kW or 1.5 kW, with dual linear feeds using Type N or WRD650 connectors. All units must be capable of reliable operation in harsh saltwater and coastal environments. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where technical acceptability—verified against minimum performance specifications and acceptable past performance via the Supplier Performance Risk System—is a prerequisite to price evaluation. Delivery is governed by F.O.B. Destination terms to NAVUNSEA WARCEN OSO SESEF in Virginia Beach, VA, with acceptance occurring at the point of delivery. Items must be marked with “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT” and the contracting agency title, and are subject to Unique Item Identification (IUID) requirements under DFARS 252.211-7003, necessitating permanent machine-readable Data Matrix barcodes on each unit valued at $5,000 or more. The contract incorporates multiple DFARS clauses addressing critical defense-specific mandates, including NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, counterfeit electronic part avoidance, restrictions on procurement from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the Maduro regime, and export control compliance. Payment is to be processed electronically via Wide Area Workflow or by credit card, with accelerated payments to small business subcontractors required.