HTL Transceivers

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, has awarded a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc., a small business concern, for the procurement of seven Miniature Quad VHF/UHF/Microwave Transceivers, part number HTLx2-U101100004. This acquisition, conducted under a Special Acquisition Program and authorized via FAR deviation 12.102, is necessitated by the contractor's exclusive ownership of proprietary hardware, software, copyrights, and patents. These transceivers are critical sensor components with wideband recording capabilities required to achieve Full Operational Capability for the Navy's disconnected network system. The sole source justification emphasizes that any attempt to re-engineer the technology would result in prohibitive costs exceeding 3 million dollars and significant operational delays. The contract requires the delivery of all seven units to the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Virginia, within 180 days of order receipt. Funding is provided through Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy funds. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the requirement for exact form, fit, and function compatibility with existing shipboard platform architectures, no other suppliers were identified during market research. The contracting officer has determined the cost to be fair and reasonable, and the procurement is managed by the Naval Sea Systems Command.