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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

SIGNAL HOUND

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N0016426Q0258Federal

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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane is soliciting a sole-source contract with Signal Hound, LLC, for the procurement of spectrum analyzers under solicitation number N00164-26-Q-0258, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334515. The requirement is set for a direct award due to Signal Hound’s exclusive proprietary ownership of the devices’ data, schematics, and internal technical expertise, along with their possession of critical repair and replacement components necessary for accurate and timely maintenance. The government has determined that no other source can meet these unique technical demands, and while other vendors may submit capability statements, the decision not to compete remains entirely at the government’s discretion. The solicitation follows FAR Part 13 procedures, with a synopsis exception applied, and all submissions must be emailed to Cierra Vaughn at cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time on July 27, 2026. Offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management and are responsible for monitoring sam.gov for any amendments prior to the deadline. This contract is not subject to any set-aside classifications and is issued as a full and open procurement with no competition.

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Sole-source contract to Signal Hound for proprietary spectrum analyzers, no competition due to unique technical expertise and components.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc CraneView Agency

NAICS

334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical SignalsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Crane, IN, 47522, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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N00164-26-Q-0258 Sole Source Synopsis for Signal Hound Spectrum Analyzers

PDFpresolicitation

Justification to Restrict Competition for Signal Hound RF Equipment Acquisition

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Solicitation N0016426Q0258 for Spectrum Analyzers

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane
Contacts1 person available
OfficeCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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Department Of Defense → Nswc Crane
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Office AddressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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Cierra Vaughn

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N00164-26-Q-0258 – SOLE SOURCE –SIGNAL HOUND– FSG 6625 - NAICS 334515


ISSUE DATE 22 JUL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 27 JUL 2026 – 04:00 PM Eastern Time



ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Signal Hound spectrum analyzers.



SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Signal Hound, LLC., 1502 SE Commerce Ave, STE 101, Battle Ground, Washington, 95604, United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Signal Hound LLC owns the proprietary rights to all data, schematics and have in-house trained and licensed technical personnel as well as a stockpile of repair/replacement parts. These elements are all necessary and critical to enable both timely and accurate repairs of the spectrum analyzers. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which should be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.



Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.


 


This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0258 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 



Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov



All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 


For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided with any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.



Offers shall be e-mailed to cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil .    All required information must be received on or before 27 JUL 2026 @ 04:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

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