Underwater Sound Equipment

Code 5845
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Electronic & Communication Equipment
Spend Category Level 2
Detection & Coherent Radiation Eq
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PSC 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment, encompasses a diverse range of acoustic technologies and components critical to maritime operations, defense, and scientific research. These products include hydrophones, sonar systems, transducers, acoustic sensors, signal processors, and related electronic assemblies used primarily in underwater detection, communication, and environmental monitoring applications. The technologies support naval warfare, submarine navigation, marine research, oceanographic studies, and underwater surveillance missions across military and civilian domains.

Federal Contract Awards in this PSC category predominantly involve the U.S. Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with contract values ranging from approximately $10,000 to over $39 million. Frequent awardees include Syqwest LLC, Seal Dynamics LLC, Ultra Electronics, Massa Products Corporation, and Lockheed Martin Corporation. These awards typically support the production, repair, and modification of underwater acoustic equipment, with contract types including firm-fixed-price delivery orders and purchase orders. Most awards are unrestricted, though some are set aside for small businesses. Performance locations are primarily in the United States, with concentrations in maritime and naval hub states like Virginia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Recent federal contract opportunities in PSC 5845 demonstrate continued interest in advanced underwater sound technologies across multiple agencies. The U.S. Navy, Naval Research Laboratory, and U.S. Geological Survey have solicited opportunities for specialized equipment such as multibeam sonar systems, acoustic receivers, transducers, and repair services for existing underwater sound equipment. These opportunities seek sophisticated technologies for applications including marine research, submarine navigation, environmental monitoring, and defense-related acoustic sensing. Most opportunities are structured as combined synopsis/solicitations, with procurement methods ranging from full and open competition to sole-source acquisitions, and are typically not set aside, allowing participation from various sized businesses.

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