REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE UMTE PROGRAM

This solicitation, FA8250-26-Q-0009, seeks repair services for one Electron Tube, part number VKX-7809M, NSN 5960-01-507-9112FD, under the UMTE program and is designated as a sole-source procurement exclusively for Microwave Power Products, Inc. with CAGE code 99313. The requirement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic Equipment Repair, with a simplified acquisition threshold classification indicating an estimated value between $25,000 and $250,000. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed Price, single-award basis, with delivery required to DLA Distribution Barstow within 60 days of contract award. The repair must comply with OEM technical standards and be subject to inspection under FAR 52.246-2, with the Government retaining responsibility for acceptance at the delivery destination. Prospective offerors, though limited to the sole-source manufacturer, are required to submit a comprehensive written response addressing ten critical elements including firm identification, CAGE and UEI codes, business size classification, OEM qualification status, documented experience with similar electron tubes, disclosure of any teaming or subcontracting arrangements, availability of alternative part numbers, existing contract vehicles, potential concerns with the requirement, and identification of long-lead or volatile materials. The solicitation does not impose page or word limits but expects a concise submission delivered via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist by May 12, 2026. No socioeconomic set-asides apply, and no formal COR or COTR is listed, though communication is directed through the named contracting personnel. Technical data rights must be granted by the OEM, and no packaging, marking, invoicing, or accounting detail is provided beyond the delivery address and DPAS rating "DO" indicating priority handling. The procurement context reflects a low-competition, high-technical-reliance scenario where past performance and manufacturer authority are central to award determination.