Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to RS Microwave Company, Inc.

The Department of the Navy, through the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, has issued a notice of intent to award a commercial, firm-fixed-price, noncompetitive purchase order to RS Microwave Company, Inc. This procurement involves the acquisition of thirty specialized Band Pass Filters, part number 23091-11, which are required as direct replacement parts to maintain the reliability of mission-critical system installations. The order is split equally, with fifteen filters supporting contract N0003926GI00858 and fifteen supporting contract N0003926GI02202. RS Microwave Company, Inc. has been identified as the sole source capable of meeting the stringent technical requirements, including precise frequency tuning, steep attenuation, high-power pulsed RF power handling, and 100% mechanical and electrical form-fit-function compatibility. Interested parties may submit capability statements, bids, proposals, or quotations to address this requirement. The deadline for submitting questions, comments, or concerns is September 17, 2026, at 12:00 PDT. All submissions must be sent via email to Contract Specialist Marco Lombardi, with Contracting Officer Andrew S. Clark in copy; submissions via phone or fax will not be accepted. While the total contract value is not specified, a copy of the Request for Quote is available upon request. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334419 and is managed by the Department of Defense.