Network HW

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division has issued a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract, solicitation number N0017826, for the procurement of four HTLx-2U Miniature Quad VHF/UHF/Microwave Wideband Transceivers. Manufactured by Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc., these units are required to meet exact form, fit, and function specifications to ensure operational compatibility with existing mission-critical platforms. The procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 12.102(c) due to proprietary restrictions and the absence of authorized resellers, with market research indicating that developing an alternative system would cost approximately 11 million dollars. The contract is funded through Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds, with delivery required within 180 days after receipt of order to the NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Administrative oversight is managed by the contracting office in Dahlgren, Virginia, with Doritha J. Newman serving as the Contracting Officer. Because this is a non-competitive acquisition based on OEM exclusivity and proprietary technology, no formal evaluation factors or competitive bidding processes were utilized for the award.