Sole Source - Linear Piezoelectric Transducer Array
ID: N6660425Q0150Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (5999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/22b45561c76c46ab834fb8ba79e00ed6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is seeking to procure a linear piezoelectric transducer array consisting of 16 elements as a Sole Source requirement from the University of Central Florida. This procurement is critical to meet operational timelines by March 31, 2025, and is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract, emphasizing the urgency and specialized expertise required for this technology. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to inform future procurement strategies, with quotes due electronically by December 12, 2024, detailing pricing, shipping, and offer validity. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Maria Diaz-Sotomayor at maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 401-832-2028.

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    Maria Diaz-Sotomayor
    (401) 832-2028
    maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) seeks to procure a linear piezoelectric transducer array comprising 16 elements as a Sole Source requirement from the University of Central Florida, which is currently the only vendor with the necessary expertise. This request for quotes (RFQ number N66604-25-P-0150) adheres to streamlined solicitation procedures and does not invite competitive proposals given the urgency to meet operational timelines by March 31, 2025. The procurement follows a Firm Fixed Price contract model, and interested parties may submit capability statements, which will help determine future procurement strategies. Key provisions from existing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) apply to this acquisition, including requirements for item identification and Payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Quotes must be submitted electronically by December 12, 2024, with specific details regarding pricing, shipping, and validity of offers. This procurement demonstrates a focused effort by the Navy to maintain operational efficiency through strategic sourcing.
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