Acoustic Projector

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0017326QKN06
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
District of Columbia 20375, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Office of Naval Research seeks mid-frequency acoustic projectors in a Total Small Business set-aside, with responses due September 15, 2026 and questions due by September 4, 2026. Amendment 01 and revised Q&A dated September 8 have been posted.

Place of performance and delivery are to Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20375. The requirement specifies two spherical acoustic projectors operating across 500 Hz to 10 kHz with sound pressure levels ranging from greater than 185 dB re 1 Pa (500–1000 Hz) to greater than 210 dB re 1 Pa (3–4 kHz), omnidirectional directionality within 0.25 dB at 4 kHz and below, resonance frequency between 3.8 and 4.2 kHz, impedance of 100–300 Ohm (1–4 kHz), and maximum input power of 14 kW. Maximum outer diameter is 18 inches; maximum transducer weight is 140 pounds in-air; maximum operating depth is at least 180 meters in saltwater. Projectors require a 10-foot shielded cable with 4-pin BIRNS connector and protective cage not exceeding 15 pounds in-air. Delivery is 52 weeks after receipt of order for the first unit and 56 weeks for the second, with FOB Destination terms. Contract period runs September 15, 2026 through October 15, 2027.

The NAICS code is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 5840. Award will be made on a Firm Fixed-Price basis to the responsible offeror whose quotation is technically acceptable and represents the lowest evaluated price. Offerors must submit a maximum ten-page technical description rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable against stated specifications. No CMMC or cybersecurity requirement applies; however, products from China cannot be used. One-year warranty from shipment date covers defects in material and workmanship.

Notice text

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Update #3 · Latest ·

Please see attached the Q&A dated 09/08/2026

Please see attached the Q&A, and revised CSS under Amendment 01

Please see attached combined synopsis/solicitation

Update #2 ·

Please see attached the Q&A, and revised CSS under Amendment 01

Please see attached combined synopsis/solicitation

Update #1 ·

Please see attached combined synopsis/solicitation

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