REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – TR-343 TRANSDUCER HEAD MASS AND BOOT ASSEMBLY AND TR-317 TRANSDUCER HEAD MASS AND END SEAL
ID: N0016425SNB63Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)

PSC

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/313f6f9b851041e6b86dee46703d86fc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research on the procurement of TR-343 Transducer rubber molded boot assemblies and TR-317 Transducer rubber molded parts. The objective is to identify companies capable of manufacturing and testing these critical components, which are essential for the AN/SQS-53C Hull Mounted Sonar Array and the AN/BQQ-10(V) sonar suites used in submarines. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet military specifications and quality standards, with responses due by 2:00 P.M. EDT on June 17, 2025. For further inquiries, companies can contact Jason James or Lori Lawyer via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jason James
    jason.t.james16.civ@us.navy.mil
    Lori Lawyer
    lori.d.lawyer.civ@us.navy.mil
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