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Sole Source to Persistent Systems, LLC for Persistent Systems Radios per attachments

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N61331-27-Q-KS01Federal

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, part of the Department of Defense, is seeking a sole source procurement from Persistent Systems, LLC for Wave Relay MPU5 radios, batteries, antennas, and related accessories. This acquisition is being conducted as a firm fixed price contract under FAR 12.102 for acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold. The justification for the sole source award is based on Persistent Systems being the original equipment manufacturer and the only source capable of providing components that interface with existing government hardware. Solicitation N61331-27-Q-KS01 was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 2, 2026. The work will be performed in Panama City Beach, Florida, under NAICS code 334220. While this is a sole source justification, any quotes submitted must include a capabilities statement, proof of past performance for similar work, and a cage code. Award decisions will be based on best value, taking into account price, delivery, quality, and past performance.

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Sole source fixed price contract for Persistent Systems Wave Relay MPU5 radio equipment.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Panama City Beach, FL, 32407, USA

Set-Aside

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C07 Clauses for Supply

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Sole Source Justification for Persistent Systems Radios

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficePANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center
Office AddressPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA
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Kaitlin Summerville
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Jamell L. Kilgore
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Sole Source to Persistent Systems, LLC per the attached redacted justification. All quotes submitted in response to this announcement shall be reviewed if submitted by the close date. RFQ must include supporting documents: Capabilities Statement, Proof of past performance for similar work, and cage code.  

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