Usna, edgetech

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command's NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center in Norfolk, VA intends to procure a comprehensive sonar system package for the U.S. Naval Academy's Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. The procurement includes an EdgeTech 6205s2 Rack Mount Bathymetry Sonar with DISCOVER Swath Bathymetry & Side Scan Sonar Acquisition Software, along with supporting equipment such as a sonar interface, integrated sound velocity sensor, deck cable, technical manual, accessory kit, adapter flange, USM Expedition Compact sonar mount, GPS antenna, z-foil, mounting plates, and a one-year Trimble CenterPoint RTX Marine Coastal GNSS Corrections Service subscription. This system provides unique sonar technology capable of simultaneously operating as a single frequency bathymetric sonar with dual-frequency side scan sonar acquisition, enabling real-time, high-resolution seafloor mapping in shallow waters less than 50 meters. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2025, with a response deadline of August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. While this is structured as a sole source procurement, interested parties may submit written expressions of interest to demonstrate equivalent capabilities to the contracting officer at christin.t.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil by the due date.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is intended as a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to be awarded to Echo81 LLC, which is identified as an authorized installation, service, and repair center for EdgeTech products. The solicitation does not specify a contract value but indicates it falls under simplified acquisition procedures for procurements under $250,000. The requirement calls for delivery of one complete sonar system package within 60 days after contract award, with delivery scheduled by August 1, 2025. Performance will take place at the U.S. Naval Academy Oceanography Department in Annapolis, Maryland. The justification for sole source procurement emphasizes the system's compatibility with existing USNA equipment, including SonarWiz software and an EdgeTech 3100P Sub-bottom Profiler. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award, and the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement based on any responses received.