Sole_Source_Justification_V1.2_June2016_PR_1300751327__Redacted.pdf

v1.2_JUNE2016

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

DT-713 Hydrophone

BACKGROUND:

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NUWCDIVNPT, has been tasked by NAVSEA to provide DT-713 hydrophones to the 774 platforms. The DT-713 hydrophone assembly manufactured by Teledyne RESON, Inc.

(hereafter referred to as RESON). The hydrophone is required to support scheduled AN/BQQ- 10 V4 system installations. The DT-713 hydrophone was developed by RESON for use in monitoring the propulsor system on the Virginia class submarines.

The unique technology that RESON has developed in order to manufacture the DT-713 is of a proprietary nature. Therefore the DT-713 is uniquely suited and configured for use in the AN/BQQ-10 V4 System. The hydrophone is required to support scheduled AN/BQQ-10 V4 system installations.

The period of performance is 20 weeks ARO. Total estimated value of contract is .

REQUIREMENT:

MFGR Part No Description/Title Qty Configs (If applicable)

TC4047 Hydrophone, Miniature, 1Hz to 170kHz 45 TC4047 Specification data sheet PLD17308-2

Sole Source Justification:

originally contracted with RESON to develop a high quality, low-noise omnidirectional hydrophone with automated calibration capability. RESON designed the hydrophone assembly with a SEACON Wet Mating Connector to comply with existing system mating requirements. The performance, size, and internal design are customized for the Virginia Platform and the AN/BQQ-10 V4 System. RESON directed by developed technology specifically to meet the Virginia Platform’s needs. RESON is the only known source for the DT- 713 Hydrophone Assembly. The unique technology that RESON has developed in order to manufacture the DT-713 is of a proprietary nature

It is estimated that acquiring a different make and model DT-713 Hydrophone would cost the Navy an additional as well as create an additional delivery delay to the fleet of at least eighteen to 24 months. This estimate is based on the following:

There are several steps required to approve a new hydrophone manufacturer:

• market research and/or vendor development (~

• first article test plan including proper review v1.2_JUNE2016

• fabrication of first article DT-713 Hydrophone for destructive testing ( )

• first article testing )

• shock testing: labor hours and facility

• Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)

• drawing package

• drawing review and acceptance

• drawing database update

• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

RESELLERS:

Teledyne RESON, Inc. does sell directly to the Government and is the only source there are no distributors.

Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Sole Source basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

APPROVAL:

Contracts Department Branch Head:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.