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Response Deadline11/16/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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The RF and Microwave Technical Services subcontract involves providing specialized maintenance, repair, testing, and calibration for equipment operating within the 3 to 40,000 MHz range, as well as full motion parabolic antenna systems. Supporting prime contractors on Naval Research Laboratory projects, the scope of work includes component-level troubleshooting of electronic and servo mechanisms utilizing spectrum analyzers and time domain reflectometers, with a requirement to deliver detailed calibration and operational-readiness reports. This opportunity is associated with NAICS code 334220 and is performed in La Plata, Maryland, for the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on November 2, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026.

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RF and microwave technical services for DoD equipment maintenance in La Plata, Maryland.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

La Plata, MD, 20646, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N0017327Q0002.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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TECHNICAL SERVICES for NRL 8100 DIV

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Timeline

PostedNov 2

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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11/16/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

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Performs maintenance, repair, testing, and calibration of RF (3–300 MHz) and microwave (300–40,000 MHz) equipment and full motion parabolic (FMP) antenna systems for prime contractors on Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) projects. Troubleshoots electronic and servo mechanisms to the component level using spectrum analyzers and time domain reflectometers. Delivers operational-readiness and calibration reports.

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