COMPETITIVE – TR-343 Transducer Boot Assemblies

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking competitive proposals for the manufacture and delivery of TR-343 Transducer Boot Assemblies, a specialized rubber product for mechanical underwater sound equipment. This solicitation requires contractors to produce first article and production quantities of boot assemblies that conform to specific technical drawings and standards. Contractors must demonstrate capability to conduct first article testing, production testing, and provide detailed data deliverables as part of the contract requirements. The government will evaluate offers based on technical compliance, past performance, and pricing, with the potential to make a single award or up to two contract awards. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM local time on November 8, 2024, which was extended from the original August 15, 2024 deadline through an amendment to the solicitation.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific small business designation and is classified under NAICS code 326291 for Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use. The procurement is for a 5-year ordering period with an estimated minimum quantity of 12 boot assemblies and a maximum potential quantity of 9,285 assemblies across multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The government will provide select government-furnished material, specifically head masses, to the successful contractor(s). Performance will be centered at the Naval Surface Warfare Center located in Crane, Indiana. The contract allows for potential quantity adjustments between contractors during the 18-24 and 30-36 month timeframes based on contractor performance and pricing, providing flexibility in the procurement approach.