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N0017321C2004VACUUM electronics research and development — Communications & Power Industries LLC

Communications & Power Industries LLC holds $83.7M across 553 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: Unrestricted. Recompete timing centers on the Dec 31, 2026 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Naval Research Laboratory
Awarding office
Communications & Power Industries LLC
Recipient
Dec 31, 2026
PoP end
$1M
Obligated
$13.2M
Potential
541715
NAICS
AC32
PSC
Unrestricted
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
Contract numberN0017321C2004
Also listed asN00173-21-C-2004
AgencyNaval Research Laboratory
Awarding officeNaval Research Laboratory
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
Funding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
IncumbentCommunications & Power Industries LLC
CAGE99313
UEIK8AUW2NDQQU6
NAICS541715
PSCAC32
Place of performancePALO ALTO CA
Pricing typeCost Plus Fixed Fee
Extent competedFull And Open Competition
Related solicitationN0017321RGF02
PoP startJan 1, 2021
PoP end (current)Dec 31, 2026
Obligated$1M
Current value$13.2M
Potential value$13.2M

VACUUM ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES is a federal Unrestricted award for Naval Research Laboratory held by Communications & Power Industries LLC. Estimated value $13.2M ($1M obligated). Current period of performance ends Dec 31, 2026. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: PALO ALTO CA. Related solicitation N0017321RGF02.

VACUUM ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Recompete timing

Public
● Expiring in 95 days

Current PoP ends Dec 31, 2026 (95 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 3.1 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

Communications & Power Industries LLC — $83.7M obligated across 553 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($83.7M) · all agencies · Top 3 shown (66%); remaining ~34% is other agencies.
Department of Defense (DOD)$52.2M · 62%Department of Transportation (DOT)$1.9M · 2%Department of Commerce (DOC)$736K · 1%

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract N0017321C2004?

N0017321C2004 (VACUUM electronics research and development) is a Naval Research Laboratory award with a potential value of $13.2M, currently held by Communications & Power Industries LLC. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is N00173-21-C-2004?

N00173-21-C-2004 is the dashed form of PIID N0017321C2004 (VACUUM electronics research and development), held by Communications & Power Industries LLC. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded N0017321C2004?

Naval Research Laboratory awarded N0017321C2004 to Communications & Power Industries LLC (potential $13.2M).

Who is the incumbent on N0017321C2004?

Communications & Power Industries LLC is the incumbent with $83.7M across 553 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Dec 31, 2026.

When does Communications & Power Industries LLC’s N0017321C2004 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Dec 31, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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