High Frequency Sail Array (HFSA) Underwater Fiber Optic SONAR Cable Assemblies
ID: N66604-25-R-0104Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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https://sam.gov/opp/acd1dbe80c68467b91d20bc622e08a67/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is seeking information from businesses capable of designing, manufacturing, testing, packaging, and delivering High Frequency Sail Array (HFSA) Underwater Fiber Optic SONAR Cable Assemblies. This procurement is a Sources Sought notice aimed at identifying potential manufacturers who can meet specific technical requirements and comply with NAVSEA certifications for the cable assemblies, which are critical for submarine platforms and their SONAR systems. Interested businesses must submit a capability statement by 14:00 EDT on November 13, 2024, detailing their qualifications and experience, with inquiries due by November 11, 2024. For further information, contact Tyler Shannon at tyler.z.shannon.civ@us.navy.mil or Andrew Kenyon at andrew.kenyon3.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    DRAFT Statement of Work_HFSA Cables.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the High Frequency Sail Array (HFSA) Underwater Fiber Optic SONAR Cable Assemblies, managed by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. It details the roles of the Fleet Sensors & Cables Engineering Branch as the Technical Design Agent and emphasizes the importance of these cable assemblies for submarine platforms. The contract work, exclusively for the Sensor and SONAR Systems Department, will take place at the contractor’s facility and will be funded through various Navy procurement channels. The scope includes manufacturing, inspecting, testing, packaging, and delivering production items according to specified drawings and manuals. The document also outlines security compliance requirements, ensuring protection of classified and controlled unclassified information, and mandates the contractor's adherence to operational security measures. Overall, the SOW emphasizes the significance of the supply chain for submarine SONAR systems and establishes the framework for executing the contract, ensuring quality standards, security protocols, and compliance with government regulations.
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