Teledyne Acoustic Communications (ACCOMs) Hardware

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is soliciting a firm fixed-price purchase order for Acoustic Communications (ACCOMs) Hardware from Teledyne Instruments, Inc. on a sole-source basis. The procurement includes specialized Teledyne Benthos underwater communication and positioning equipment, comprising a Directional Acoustic Transponder, Acoustic Release, Acoustic Modem cable, mounting sleeves, and related hardware totaling 110 pounds. The government justifies the sole-source award by asserting that Teledyne is the only source capable of providing hardware compatible with existing government software and hardware modules, as alternatives would require substantial redesign and create potential schedule disruptions. The solicitation is conducted on an unrestricted basis under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) and PSC code 5820 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne). Quotes must be submitted electronically to Hannah Murphy by December 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with a required quote validity period of at least 20 days.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement. Teledyne Instruments, Inc. is identified as the current contractor and sole-source provider for this requirement. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range in the available documentation. Offerors must include itemized pricing, shipping costs, and contact information in their quotes. Delivery is required FOB (Free on Board) to NUWCDIVNPT in Newport, Rhode Island, with no specific timeline for performance detailed in the solicitation notice.