Next Generation Fathometer
ID: N0025325RXNGFType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTERKEYPORT, WA, 98345-7610, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dc9fc7ec91cc4bb8a7527e8c78cca7fe/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport, is seeking industry input for a potential Firm-Fixed Price contract for the Next Generation Fathometer, a SONAR sounding set. This initiative aims to gather insights from both large and small businesses regarding their capabilities to meet the procurement requirements, specifically focusing on manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, and familiarity with SONAR technologies. The anticipated product will play a crucial role in measuring water depth for Navy vessels, ensuring effective underwater operations. Interested parties are invited to respond to a technical questionnaire by 4:00 PM PDT on October 3, 2024, with all submissions kept confidential. For further inquiries, contact Michael Beadle at michael.f.beadle.civ@us.navy.mil or Matthew Mclean at matthew.a.mclean8.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport issued a Sources Sought Notice to assess industry capabilities for a potential Firm-Fixed Price contract concerning a Next Generation Fathometer (SONAR sounding set). This notice serves as market research, gathering insights from large and small businesses about their ability to fulfill the procurement requirements. Vendors are invited to respond via a technical questionnaire that seeks detailed information on their business status, manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, and familiarity with SONAR technologies. The anticipated product will measure water depth for Navy vessels, incorporating various components to function effectively. Responses will inform the government's procurement approach and eligibility for small business set-asides. All submitted information will remain confidential, and the government emphasizes that this is not a contract offer but rather an opportunity for industry feedback that may influence future RFPs. The deadline for responses is set for October 3, 2024.
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