SOLE SOURCE – Procurement of Hydrophone Windows and Cable Assemblies

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting a sole source procurement for the manufacture of hydrophone windows and cable assemblies, specifically including hydrophone cables, thermistor cables, transducer cables, and TR-333 hydrophone windows for the TR-333 Hydrophone Program. These components will serve as replacement assets for the TRIDENT Navigation Subsystem Sonar and are being procured under the cognizance of Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division. The contractor must provide all equipment, tools, materials, and labor necessary to manufacture these specialized sonar components, along with various data deliverables while adhering to government property accountability requirements. The solicitation has undergone two amendments, with the proposal due date extended from October 15, 2024 to October 29, 2024 at 1400 EST, and additional proposal requirements added to Section L. The anticipated contract start date for evaluation purposes is March 15, 2025, though the actual start date will be incorporated into the final award document.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is reserved for a specific contractor identified in the synopsis, reflecting its sole source nature. The contract establishes a five-year period of performance with a minimum quantity requirement valued at $116,649.97, while the maximum quantity and total contract value will be determined at the time of award. Pricing is structured using step-ladder methodology based on quantity ranges over the five-year contract duration. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 6605 (Navigational Instruments). Contractors must submit completed proposals including pricing matrices and Small Business Subcontracting Plans by the specified closing date to be considered for this specialized defense manufacturing requirement.