Request for information (RFI) – TR-143A transducers

N0016425SNB48 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – TR-143A TRANSDUCERS – PSC 6605 - NAICS 334511

Issue Date: 17 March 2025 – Closing Date: 31 March 2025 2:00P.M. EDT

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

In accordance with Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this RFI announcement as part of its market research. This RFI announcement is intended to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required supplies.

BACKGROUND

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is seeking information for market research purposes for the procurement of TR-143A Transducers. These transducers are used in the SP24 Trident Navigation Subsystem, supporting United States (U.S.) Navy and United Kingdom (UK) Ballistic Missile Submarine Nuclear Powered submarines as part of the Navigation Subsystem Sonar.

NSWC Crane intends to award a contract on a sole-source basis to Massa Products Corporation (Massa), 280 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA 02043 (CAGE: 88958). This procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition to Massa is that they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer and currently the only vendor approved by the Program, Strategic Programs (SP)24 Navigation. Vendors interested in being approved to manufacture the TR-143A Transducer are required by SP24 Navigation to go through extensive certification including three separate levels of testing that at a minimum take up to thirty-six (36) months to complete. Furthermore, if the new vendor is not capable of meeting the requirements there is high likelihood that ship schedules will be significantly impacted. As mentioned above, in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1, the Government is accepting information from companies potentially capable of meeting the requirements.

RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Submitter's Name

Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code

Point of Contact (POC)

POC Telephone and Email Address

CAGE Code

DUNS number
Announcement Number: N0016425SNB48

Interested parties are requested to provide the information that identifies its capability to provide the support described herein.

All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 2:00 P.M. EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this announcement. Responses may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 2:00 P.M. EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the Government's analyses.

RESPONSE POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

The POC for this procurement is Ms. Kori Johnston, kori.a.johnston.civ@us.navy.mil. The subject line of the email shall include the above Announcement Number when submitting a response to this notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interested parties must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov.

This RFI is the initiation of market research under FAR Part 10. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Quote, or a Request for Proposal and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The United States Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the United States Government, nor is the Government tasking any Offeror to develop any technologies described herein.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. 

All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the SAM website https://www.sam.gov.

Please reference Announcement Number N0016425SNB48 in all your correspondence.