Hydrophone Calibrations

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), part of the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking calibration services for fifty-six Teledyne RESON model #87650009 hydrophone sensors used at the Acoustic Research Detachment. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items under solicitation number N0016725Q1075, with NSWCCD intending to award a firm fixed price contract directly to Teledyne RESON Inc. as the sole source provider. The contractor must provide calibration certificates and return shipments in two phases of twenty-eight sensors each, with delivery required by August 31, 2025. Responses must include capabilities statements with pricing, FOB point, point of contact, GSA contract number, business size, and payment terms. The response deadline is 10:00 AM EDT on June 16, 2025, with all inquiries and submissions directed to Tracy McDonough at tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and represents a sole source acquisition justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(c), with Teledyne RESON Inc. identified as the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer capable of performing the required calibrations. The justification emphasizes that only the manufacturer's certified technicians can ensure the 100% accuracy essential for capturing significant acoustical data and supporting fleet operations. The contract period extends from award through August 31, 2025, with the specific quantity being fifty-six hydrophone sensors to be calibrated and returned in two separate phases. While the exact contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation, the procurement falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The place of performance is specified as Westlake, Maryland 20817, and the work involves critical calibration services necessary for naval acoustic research operations.