Sole source – procurement of hydrophone/transducer connectors hydrophone/thermistor connectors

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking a sole-source procurement of specialized connectors for submarine hydrophone systems, specifically Hydrophone/Thermistor Connectors, Hydrophone/Transducer Connectors, and related components for the TR-333 Hydrophone Program and TRIDENT Navigation Subsystem. This Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed-Price contract will have a 5-year ordering period, with an initial delivery timeline of 120 days after each delivery order award. Contractors must submit detailed cost/pricing proposals including historical cost data and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan targeting a 5% goal for small disadvantaged business concerns. Electronic proposal submissions are required and must be received by May 23, 2025, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, pricing structure, and compliance with the step-ladder pricing approach outlined in the solicitation.

The procurement has no specific small business set-aside and falls under the Electronic Connector Manufacturing (NAICS 334417) and Underwater Sound Equipment (PSC 5845) categories. The contract ceiling is established between $150,000 and $2,500,000, providing significant flexibility for potential vendors. Specific part numbers and connector types will be procured under this contract, with unit prices determined by quantity ranges. While the solicitation does not specify the exact geographical place of performance, it is likely centered around naval submarine system support locations. The comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests this is a critical replacement or maintenance contract for advanced submarine communication and navigation equipment, targeting vendors with specialized manufacturing capabilities in underwater electronic connectors.