Transducer, sonar

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring four sonar transducers under National Stock Number 5845015278836 through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, specifically categorized as Communication/Detection/Coherent Radiation equipment. The solicitation restricts participation to approved sources, specifically 17892 ITC-3167C and 96169 ITC-3167A, though all responsible sources may submit quotes for consideration. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the provided link, as hard copies are not available and no specifications, plans, or drawings will be provided. The response deadline is August 20, 2025, giving potential offerors just eight days from the posting date to prepare and submit their quotes.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to competition among qualified sources. The contract calls for delivery of four units to destination code W1A8 DLA Distribution within 150 days after delivery order. The solicitation identifies two approved source codes (17892 and 96169) with corresponding part numbers ITC-3167C and ITC-3167A respectively, suggesting these may be incumbent suppliers or previously qualified manufacturers. No contract value or budget information is disclosed in the notice. The procurement appears to be for standard catalog items given the NSN designation and the streamlined RFQ format without detailed technical specifications.