The Office of Naval Research awarded a $32,407 firm fixed-price purchase order to Teledyne Instruments Inc. (operating as Teledyne D.G. O'Brien Division) on April 21, 2016, for the manufacture of a test harness. The contract, which was not set aside for small businesses, has an ultimate completion date of October 15, 2016, and will be performed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Teledyne Instruments, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is a sophisticated manufacturer of specialized electronic components and interconnect solutions serving defense and aerospace markets.
This procurement aligns with the Office of Naval Research's mission to support naval engineering and technical capabilities. Teledyne Instruments brings substantial expertise in manufacturing mission-critical electronic hardware for maritime and defense applications, with an established track record as a subcontractor to major defense contractors including Electric Boat Corporation, Leidos, and Lockheed Martin. The company's broader contract portfolio includes cable assemblies, electrical connectors, and specialized electronic systems supporting submarine and naval platforms, positioning it well to deliver the required test harness component for naval applications.