Sole Source Dynalec Loudspeakers

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport is seeking to procure redesigned loudspeakers for Virginia Class and Columbia Class submarines through a sole source Request for Quote to Dynalec Corporation. The procurement involves the design and development of multiple loudspeaker variants including redesigned 2W and 15W versions and a new 6W version, all maintaining existing form, fit, and function while replacing obsolete loudspeakers used in Block I/II submarines with new variants for Block III/IV/V submarines. Key contract requirements include developing detailed technical drawings, fabricating and testing two prototype units of each loudspeaker variant, ensuring compatibility with the Integrated Communications System, and maintaining strict information security and operations security compliance. The contractor must provide a detailed price breakdown including direct labor, material, and indirect costs, along with objective quality evidence to support pricing. The solicitation requires SAM registration and includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, with quotes due by August 20, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is structured as a sole source award to Dynalec Corporation, which the government identifies as the only qualified manufacturer that has undergone extensive testing and certification by the original equipment manufacturer. The contract includes six line items covering different part numbers (62030-400-10, 62030-400-20, 62030-400-12, 62030-500-12) with each requiring the contractor to build two units - one for testing and one for delivery. The work falls under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees, and deliverables include technical drawing packages, test procedures, and test/inspection reports with specific submission timelines. Performance will occur at the contractor's facility in the United States, with payment processed through Wide Area Workflow and unique item identifiers required for items valued at $5,000 or more.