Hydrophone backing plates
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016426Q0197
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5845 Underwater Sound Equipment
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Sea Systems Command (NSWC Crane) seeks quotations for hydrophone backing plates (part number 6029155-001) with responses due July 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a sole-source limited competition under FAR 13.106-1 restricted to three pre-qualified vendors: Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation, Brownstown, IN; Wagler Competition Products, Odon, IN; and Stark Precision Machine, Terre Haute, IN. All responsible sources may submit capability statements for Government consideration, but the Government retains sole discretion to conduct competitive procurement.
Place of performance is Crane, Indiana. The procurement spans 175 total hydrophone backing plates across three line items: 122 units for US (Ohio), 18 units for US (CLB), and 35 units for UK (UKV), with delivery required by September 30, 2026 to NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. These are noncommercial supplies supporting Trident submarine hydrophone systems and the Strategic Missions Focus Area. The backing plates require pre-qualification with extensive qualification testing at three levels over 18 to 24 months, and estimated qualification costs render approval of new vendors cost-prohibitive; accordingly, only previously tested and approved vendors are available.
NAICS 334511; PSC 5845. Offerors must register in SAM and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to receive controlled attachments. The contract incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses including CMMC Level 2 Self certification, buy American provisions, item unique identification, and WAWF payment. Supporting deliverables include production test and inspection reports, material certifications, certificates of compliance, and manufacturing change documentation. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination by Government.
Notice text
N00164-26-Q-0197 – SOLE SOURCE – HYDROPHONE BACKING PLATES– FSG 5845 - NAICS 334511
ISSUE DATE 13 JUL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 20 JUL 2026 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Hydrophone Backing Plates.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with, Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation, LLC, Brownstown, IN, Wagler Competition Products, Odon, IN, and Stark Precision Machine, Terre Haute, IN, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is limited competition because the program is required to source materials from previously tested and approved vendors. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via https://sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time as the solicitation is posted.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0197 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to Christina.l.staggs.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 20 JULY 2026 3:00PM EASTERN TIME.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| D and F Redacted.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - N0016426Q0197.pdf | ||
| 26Q0197_syn.pdf |
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