NOTICE: Intent to Award Sole Source – MIDWEST MICROWAVE SOLUTIONS – for Wideband Microwave Digital Receiver

The Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price purchase order to MIDWEST MICROWAVE SOLUTIONS, INC. for one unit of the 0.1 to 1 GHz Wideband Microwave Digital Receiver, part number WRX-18G-500, with a 500 MHz instantaneous bandwidth. This acquisition is justified under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item and under FAR Part 13 as a simplified acquisition, due to the technically unique nature of the device, which provides low phase noise, sub-500 microsecond tuning speed, high dynamic range, and real-time I/Q data streaming in a SWaP-optimized, ruggedized form factor that complies with SOSA and MOSA standards. No other vendor is capable of meeting these exact specifications, establishing Midwest Microwave Solutions, Inc. as the only viable source. The procurement is not open to competition, and responses must be submitted electronically via the NIWC E-Commerce website under solicitation number N66001-26-Q-6109 by May 4, 2026. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with a valid UEI and CAGE code (4S5KG), though no socioeconomic certifications or small business status are indicated. The place of performance and delivery is San Diego, California, with acceptance conducted by NIWC Pacific. While packaging, preservation, marking, and invoicing procedures are not explicitly defined, compliance with SAM registration and electronic portal submission are mandatory prerequisites for award. The point of contact is Sarah Coe, and no formal evaluation factors, pricing details, or delivery schedule beyond the submission deadline are disclosed.