SOLE SOURCE –Hydrophone Handles
Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016425Q0809
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- 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
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued a sole source justification notice for the procurement of Hydrophone Handles for submarine systems, with the contract awarded to Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation in Brownstown, Indiana. The justification for limiting competition is based on "Only One Responsible Source" criteria, as these critical components are only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) due to exclusive licensing agreements. These hydrophone handles are essential components used in currently deployed submarine systems and directly support strategic mission requirements. The procurement includes various testing and qualification activities such as performance testing, insertion/loss testing, qualification procedures, FAT testing, operational testing, and associated documentation and travel costs. While the exact contract value was not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is classified as a simplified acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The contract was awarded on September 15, 2025, following the posting of the justification notice on August 18, 2025.
Notice text
JUSTIFICATION
Awarded contract TBD to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-09-15.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25Q0809_NON Comp_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| SOLE SOURCE –Hydrophone Handles | Solicitation |
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