Underwater Acoustic Recorder
ID: N6660426Q0054Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT (5835)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/489231d5a04948d59c0b0b0fedbf6ac5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is seeking quotations for five Underwater Acoustic Recorders as part of a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ N6660426Q0054). The recorders must meet specific requirements, including adjustable sample rates, a bandwidth of up to 150 kHz, and a minimum battery endurance of 115 days at 128 kHz, with deployment depths ranging from 50 to 70 meters. These devices are crucial for acoustic monitoring applications and must be delivered to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, within three weeks of award. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by November 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, to Maria Diaz-Sotomayor via email, ensuring compliance with all specifications and active SAM registration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria Diaz-Sotomayor
    (401) 832-2028
    maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil
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    N6660426Q0054.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ number N6660426Q0054) for five acoustic recorders with integrated hydrophones. This is a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 334515. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Offerors must provide quotes, proof of US shipment, confirmation of new products (no gray market items), and for resellers, proof of OEM authorized status. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, within three weeks of award. Items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more require a unique item identifier (UID). Payment will be electronic via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Quotes are due by November 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and must be submitted electronically to Maria Diaz-Sotomayor. Active SAM registration is required prior to award, and quotes should be valid for at least 60 days.
    N6660426Q00540001.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation (N6660426Q0054) for five underwater acoustic recorders. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334515. The solicitation requires offerors to provide new, US-shipped items sourced directly from the OEM or authorized channels, with shipping costs included and delivery within three weeks to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, requiring technical acceptability criteria such as proof of US origin, new products, and OEM authorization for resellers. Quotes are due by November 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and must be valid for at least 60 days. Contractors must be registered with SAM and utilize Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for electronic payments. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
    N6660426Q00540003.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ N6660426Q0054) for five Underwater Acoustic Recorders. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334515. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Offerors must provide quotes for the required items, proof of U.S. shipment, confirmation of new products (no gray market items), and, for resellers, proof of OEM authorized status. All items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more require a unique item identifier (UID). Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, within three weeks of award. Quotes are due by November 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST via email to Maria Diaz-Sotomayor (maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil). Active SAM registration is required, and quotes must be valid for at least 60 days.
    N6660426Q00540006.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation (N6660426Q0054) for five Underwater Acoustic Recorders. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334515. The recorders must have adjustable sample rates, up to 150 kHz bandwidth, and a minimum of 115 days battery endurance at 128 kHz, with a deployment depth of 50-70m. Acoustic compression is preferred. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, requiring quotes for the items, proof of US shipment, new products, and OEM authorization for resellers. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, within three weeks of award. Quotes, including shipping, are due by November 21, 2025, 12:00 PM EST, via email to Maria Diaz-Sotomayor. Active SAM registration is mandatory.
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