N0018926QL352 Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.2, using Simplified Procedures found in FAR Part 12 “Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be made on the following website:

Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) - https://www.neco.navy.mil/ System for Award Management (SAM) - https://www.sam.gov/

The reference number is N0018926QL183. The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies, in accordance with the Product Breakdown. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511 and the Small Business Standard is 1,350 employees . This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 and DFARS Change Notice 20260507. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at the following websites:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate intends to solicit – on behalf of the The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) – Teledyne Instruments, Inc. (CAGE: 26858) on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).

The instant requirement is for the acquisition of in support of NAVOCEANO. The product breakdown is as follows:

Part Number: Description: Quantity:

K311391-NFC Kit, Turn Around R12K (Consists of Alkaline Battery Pack, Drop Link, Bar

Anode & O-Rings)

B-855-186 Release Link, R12K/865 75

The sole source rationale is as follows:

The instant requirement is for Turn Around Kits and Release Links for the CSPS sparker system in support of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO). These items are required to perform critical maintenance on the CSPS sparker system and for upcoming field deployments.

NAVOCEANO requires the aforementioned items to perform maintenance or replaced damaged components on the CSPS sparker system after returning from missions or during the mission. The parts are provided by one company and are proprietary technology and not available by any other manufacturer.

Failure to acquire these parts will eliminate NP5s ability to collect ambient noise data with the EARS. This will impact the ambient database that is used by the naval community to help predict detection and counter detection of both surface and submarine threats directly resulting in the possibility of loss of United States Naval vessels. No alternative solution exists. No other vendor provides the capabilities needed to repair and maintain the releases.

The affects described above will impact all fleet operations and mission areas including Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Warfare (MIW), Naval Special Warfare (NSW), Expeditionary Warfare (EXW), and Navigation

(NAV).

Market research conducted in June 2026 and the manufacturer's sole-source documentation confirmed that Teledyne Benthos – a division within Teledyne Instruments, Inc. – is the exclusive manufacturer and sole provider of these parts and services, with no alternative commercial or non-developmental items capable of meeting this requirement. Therefore, Teledyne Benthos is the only source capable of satisfying the Government's minimum needs.

NOTICE: THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-1. TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TERMS APPEAR IN THE SOLICITATION, THE TERMS “RFP”, “OFFER”, “PROPOSAL”, AND “OFFEROR” SHALL MEAN “RFQ”, “QUOTE”, AND “QUOTER”, RESPECTIVELY.

FAR 52.216-1 “Type of Contract” (APR 1984):

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

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