Follow-On Towed Array Integrated Product Team (TAPIT) Telemetry and Compact Towed Array (CTA) Technical Services
ID: N6660425R0130Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b52f491cd76c493b9e8e68e0a5d8e732/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), intends to award a follow-on contract for technical services related to Towed Array Integrated Product Team (TAIPT) telemetry and Compact Towed Array (CTA) systems. This procurement involves engineering support, configuration management, and the provision of various components essential for the operation and enhancement of sonar arrays, with a focus on reliability and performance improvements. The contract will be awarded on a Sole Source basis to L3 Technologies, Inc. Chesapeake Sciences, with an anticipated requirement of 40,300 man-hours over a five-year period. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Taylor Curtis at taylor.c.curtis.civ@us.navy.mil, with the Request for Proposal (RFP) expected to be released around January 2025.

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    I.H.1. Attachment 1 - Draft Statement of Work.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for technical services regarding Towed Array systems within the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport. The contract focuses on engineering support for various towed array products and includes responsibilities such as configuration management, repair, and upgrades. Key activities involve providing parts, conducting failure analysis, and engineering studies to enhance reliability and performance. Specific tasks are structured under distinct technical requirements, with defined deliverables for each phase, such as progress reports and engineering documents. The document also emphasizes adherence to applicable standards and security protocols. Funding sources include different Navy financial categories, ensuring comprehensive oversight for operations and maintenance of critical sonar systems. This SOW aims to support the Navy's operational readiness and technological advancement in undersea warfare systems through a detailed and methodical approach.
    I.H.2. Attachment 2 - Draft Parts List.pdf
    The provided document outlines a detailed inventory of various assemblies and components categorized under federal RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and grants. The items listed include different harness assemblies, sensor node assemblies, power groups, and interface units, each identified by specific part numbers and types. The document is structured in a tabular format, with columns for part numbers, nomenclature, and type classifications, indicating the components' functions within broader applications. The key focus of the document is on the procurement of specialized assemblies designed for advanced technological applications, likely in the defense or aerospace sectors. These components seem essential for systems requiring high reliability and functionality, such as surveillance and communication technologies. The detailed enumeration reflects a systematic approach to ensuring that precise specifications and standards are met for project requirements. Overall, the document serves as a crucial reference for government contractors and suppliers bidding on related opportunities, showcasing the complexity and variety of technical components involved in government-funded projects.
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