Low-Noise Acoustic Test Fixture GRAS 45CB-S4

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of a low-noise acoustic test fixture manufactured by GRAS, specifically the 45CB-S4 model. The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department is managing this acquisition in direct support of the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory located at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The contract opportunity falls under the Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals NAICS category (334515). The procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under a non-competitive environment, as authorized by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. The intended awardee is Axiometrix Solutions, Inc.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide advanced notification of a planned sole source contract award anticipated in the second week of April 2025. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for offers and that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement. No specific set-aside has been designated for this opportunity, and potential contractors should understand that this is a direct source selection rather than a competitive bidding process. The contracting approach is designed to efficiently acquire a specialized acoustic test fixture for submarine medical research purposes. Contractors should note that this is an informational notice and does not constitute a formal solicitation or invitation to bid. The government's determination to proceed with a non-competitive procurement will be based on its internal assessment of requirements and market conditions.