Repair Services for TDWR Klystron Tubes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to award a single-source contract to Communications and Power Industries (CPI) for the evaluation and repair of Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) Klystron Tubes, specifically National Stock Number 5960-01-360-3639. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer, CPI maintains exclusive proprietary data rights for these tubes and has not authorized other vendors to perform repairs. This procurement follows a market survey conducted in October 2022 that resulted in no other interested sources.

This pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number 6973GH-23-R-00061, is classified under PSC 5960 ELECTRON TUBES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE and NAICS 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. While the SAM.gov description also references NAICS 811219, the primary classification involves specialized electronic equipment maintenance. Responses or inquiries regarding this single-source decision are due by February 3, 2023, and should be directed to the contract specialist, Connie Houpt.

The intended award to the Beverly, Massachusetts-based manufacturer is based on the determination that CPI is the only known source capable of providing the required services for the TDWR Klystron tubes. This announcement serves an informational purpose under the FAA Acquisition Management System to document the rationale for a non-competitive procurement. No formal solicitation package is available for this requirement.