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MICROWAVE TUBE ENGINEERING SERVICE

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The U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane is soliciting sole-source engineering support and gold tube testing services for microwave tubes under contract number N00164-26-Q-0254, with a closing date of 5 August 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The requirement is designated as a sole-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1, as the services are critical to existing system integrations and have historically been provided by CPI Electron Device Business, with no intent to compete unless new information from other sources fundamentally alters the determination. All interested parties may submit capability statements, but the government retains full discretion to proceed without competition. Contractors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit proposals via email to cassidy.k.shaw.civ@us.navy.mil by the deadline. The solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13, and no competitive set-aside is applicable; it falls under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services. All amendments or updates will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov, and it is the vendor’s responsibility to monitor that site. The point of contact for inquiries is Cassidy Shaw, and performance will take place at Crane, Indiana.

General Info

Sole-source engineering and gold tube testing for microwave tubes at Crane, Indiana, via SAM.gov, deadline 5 August 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Nswc CraneView Agency

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541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Crane, IN, 47522, USA

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane
Contacts2 people available
OfficeCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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Office AddressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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N00164-26-Q-0254 – SOLE SOURCE –MICROWAVE TUBE ENGINEERING SERVICE– FSC R425- NAICS 541330


ISSUE DATE 29 JULY 2026 – CLOSING DATE 5 AUGUST 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time


ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the engineering support and gold tube testing of microwave tubes.


The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, CPI Electron Device Business, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because these items already exist in the customer’s program and have been ingratiated into their system. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.


Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.


 This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0254 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 


Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov


All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 


For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.


Offers shall be e-mailed to cassidy.k.shaw.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before ___5 AUGUST 2026, 12:00 PM____ EASTERN TIME.

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