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Photonics Transmitter & Reciever
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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is soliciting a sole-source procurement of microwave photonic transmitter and receiver units under solicitation N0017826Q6771, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The requirement is for Photonic Systems’ proprietary parts PSI-1600-10UT (12 GHz transmitter) and PSI-1600-10AR (12 GHz amplified receiver), with quantities of three and six units respectively, to be delivered to Dahlgren, VA. The procurement is justified as a sole source due to the unique design of these components, where any redesign involving a different oscillator or alternative transmitter/receiver combination would require over 320 total labor hours, causing significant schedule delays that would directly impact warfighter readiness. All quotation must be submitted on a firm fixed-price basis and include full shipping, freight, and any applicable duties to the specified delivery point, with no post-award cost adjustments permitted. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with strict pass/fail gates requiring offerors to be registered in SAM, provide a valid Letter of Authorization from Photonic Systems confirming authorized distributor status, and fully comply with all solicitation terms. Quotations failing to meet these criteria will be rejected without consideration. Deliveries are due within six weeks of contract award, and all items must adhere to MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for unique item identification and packaging/marking, including machine-readable data elements verified via approved automatic identification technology. Invoices must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow, with the final invoice marked as “FINAL” and accompanied by a separate email notification to the contracting officer and COR on the submission date. The contractor must provide full commercial warranty coverage at no additional cost and is responsible for correcting any nonconforming items without additional charge. The Government retains inspection rights within 15 to 30 days of delivery, and acceptance of warranty does not waive other contractual remedies. Applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including those governing Buy American, Trade Agreements, cybersecurity, foreign ownership disclosure, and exclusive use of Government property, are incorporated by reference. Offerors, who must also represent their socioeconomic status and size in SAM, may submit historical pricing or published data to support price reasonability. The closing date is June 2, 2026,
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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017826Q6771
Submitted by: Keith Aubert
NAICS Code: 334220
FSC/PSC Code: 5985
Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 05/26/2026
Anticipated Closing Date: 06/02/2026
Contracts POC Name: Keith Aubert
Telephone#: 540-742-8886
Email Address: keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil
PSC/FSC Code and Description: 59 – Electrical/electronic Eqpt Compnts
Basis for award:
__ Brand Name or Equal - FAR 6.103-1(d)
X Sole Source - FAR 6.103-1(b)
__ Full and Open - Far 6.101
__ Total Small Business Set Aside - Far 19.104-1
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6771 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449.
For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure products manufactured by Photonic Systems,with part numbers PSI-1600-10UT, & PSI-1600-10AR. See the attached Requirements List.
A redesign with a different oscillator would require significant effort in excess of 160 direct productive hours. Furthermore, the evaluation and integration of an alternative transmitter and receiver combination would require 160 hours of labor. The total effort required to change to a new design with new mounting hardware, cabling, and other components would be detrimental to the government. Delays in purchasing the equipment would negatively impact the warfighter due to the programs’ inability to deliver completed consoles on schedule.
All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114 as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis.
All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be rejected.
Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing. Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.
In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.
Proposal is due by 2 June 2026, no later than 05:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by June 2026. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing. Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6771 in the subject line.
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-Requirements List
-SF1449: Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
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