Total Small Business Set Aside- Brand Name: SONARDYNE - Inertial Navigation System
ID: N61331-26-Q-TR02Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5825)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/558493c29c904afaa9ca8ad6459cdcc8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, is seeking quotes from authorized distributors or resellers for the procurement of a SONARDYNE Inertial Navigation System (INS) as part of a Total Small Business Set Aside initiative. This acquisition, valued under $350,000, is critical for the STEIV Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) project, as the SONARDYNE INS is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring efficient navigation and target localization without the need for costly re-engineering. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, and are required to provide their cage code, lead time, and shipping costs if not included in the price. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Terra Roberts at terra.s.roberts.civ@us.navy.mil or Kaitlin Summerville at kaitlin.h.summerville.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Terra Roberts
    terra.s.roberts.civ@us.navy.mil
    Kaitlin Summerville
    kaitlin.h.summerville.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Clauses-Supply.pdf
    This government file outlines essential clauses and instructions for federal contracts, particularly for NAVSEA procurements. It covers delivery and performance terms (FOB Origin/Destination), electronic payment requirements (WAWF), and a comprehensive list of contract clauses spanning reporting, cybersecurity, small business programs, and compliance with federal regulations (e.g., prohibition on certain foreign purchases, anti-trafficking, Buy American Act). Key instructions for offerors include System for Award Management (SAM) registration and proposal submission. Evaluation factors emphasize best value, considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance via SPRS. The document also details the use of NAVSEA support contractors for official file management, government approval processes, supplemental invoicing instructions, and critical government contract administration points-of-contact, including the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. It also specifies hours of operation, holiday schedules, and contractor responsibilities during government facility closures.
    REDACTED BNJ.pdf
    The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is issuing a brand name justification to acquire a SONARDYNE inertial navigation system (INS) for the STEIV Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV). This action will result in a firm fixed-price purchase order, with competition limited to authorized distributors of SONARDYNE systems. The acquisition, valued under $350,000, is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(c) because the SONARDYNE INS is part of a Capital Improvement Project to replicate an existing UUV. Significant prior effort went into integrating this specific brand for navigation, target localization, and mechanical interface design. Using interchangeable parts also supports cost-effectiveness. The government determined that other INS brands would require significant re-engineering, leading to unacceptable delays and costs. Therefore, awarding to SONARDYNE brand equipment distributors represents the best value and lowest overall cost, as confirmed by market research showing no other brand can meet the specified needs without substantial negative impacts to the project's timeline and budget.
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