Low Frequency Towed Acoustic Source
ID: N00173-25-SSN-TL01Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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

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NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS (6605)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f64e372f7ca443928355a2a135bc7a3a/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, is seeking sources for a Low Frequency Towed Acoustic Source to enhance underwater research capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for delivering a tow body equipped with two C-BASS acoustic projectors and a robust electromechanical tow cable, designed to operate within a frequency range of 30-700 Hz and withstand depths of up to 300 meters. This initiative is crucial for advancing environmental acoustics data collection, which is vital for naval operations in diverse marine environments. Interested parties should contact Talisa Boyd at TALISA.M.BOYD.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    TALISA.M.BOYD.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
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    The Naval Research Laboratory's Acoustics Division is seeking a contractor to provide a low-frequency towed acoustic source for underwater research. This project aims to enhance data collection regarding environmental acoustics, relevant for naval operations. The contractor is required to deliver a tow body equipped with two C-BASS acoustic projectors and an electromechanical tow cable. The projectors must operate within a frequency range of 30-700 Hz and produce sound pressure levels of 190 dB re 1 µPa at a designated distance. The body should withstand depths of up to 300 meters, include critical sensors for pressure and depth, and accommodate future equipment. Additionally, the tow cable must be robust enough to support a length of 350 meters with a significant breaking strength. Overall, the initiative underscores the Navy’s commitment to advancing underwater acoustic research while ensuring the operational efficacy of at-sea measurements in varying marine environments.
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