SOLE SOURCE –Hydrophone Handles
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N0016425Q0809
- Agency
- Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- 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
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- Dustin Spicer dustin.l.spicer.civ@us.navy.mil (812) 854-5615
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking to procure Non-Commercial Hydrophone Handles, Alternate Configuration under solicitation N00164-25-Q-0809. This sole source procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1 authority, with the government intending to solicit and negotiate exclusively with Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation LLC of Brownstown, Indiana, as they are the only manufacturer that has passed all performance requirements. The procurement involves first article testing followed by production of hydrophone handles with Part Number 6029726-302. While this is structured as a sole source acquisition, the government will consider capability statements from other responsible sources, though any determination not to compete remains solely within government discretion. The solicitation was issued on August 18, 2025, with a closing date of August 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The contract is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, with Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation identified as both the sole source provider and current qualified contractor. The procurement consists of multiple contract line items totaling 91 hydrophone handles, structured with 5 units for first article testing followed by production quantities of 40, 18, 10, and 18 units respectively. The contract utilizes firm fixed-price pricing, with production contingent upon successful first article testing approval. All deliveries are scheduled to be completed by December 10, 2025, with the place of performance being delivery to NSWC Crane in Indiana. Contractors must maintain proper registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and Brian Reynolds serves as the technical point of contact for this procurement.
Notice text
N00164-25-Q-0809 – SOLE SOURCE –Hydrophone Handles– FSG 5845 - NAICS 334511
ISSUE DATE 18 Aug 2025 – CLOSING DATE 29 Aug 2025– 4:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for This procurement is for Non-Commercial Hydrophone Handles for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, (Brownstown Quality Tool& Automation LLC. Brownstown, IN 47220), under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because (Only manufacture that has passed all performance requirements for). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Brownstown Quality Tool& Automation LLC. Brownstown, IN 47220), under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because (Performance Requirements). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0809 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to dustin.l.spicer.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before ___4:00 PM____ EASTERN TIME.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25Q0809_SOL.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOLE SOURCE –Hydrophone Handles | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| SOLE SOURCE –Hydrophone Handles | Solicitation |
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