SOLE SOURCE – PROCUREMENT OF HYDROPHONE/TRANSDUCER CONNECTORS HYDROPHONE/THERMISTOR CONNECTORS
ID: N0016425RGP86Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

PSC

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/54c22f53bd204737a3082bcc8c5833eb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of hydrophone and thermistor connectors, which are critical components for the Sp24 Navigation Subsystem and TR-333 Hydrophone Program utilized in the TRIDENT Submarine Fleet. The solicitation seeks manufacturers capable of providing various types of connectors, including Hydrophone/Thermistor Connectors and Thermistor Cable Connectors, with specific requirements for adherence to production standards, documentation, and inspection data accompanying each shipment. This procurement is vital for maintaining the operational integrity of underwater sound equipment, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and quality assurance in defense contracting. Interested parties can reach out to Tim Kinder at timothy.w.kinder.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 812-381-7165 for further details regarding the solicitation process.

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    25RGP86_SOL.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, seeking manufacturers for various types of connectors essential for hydrophone and thermistor applications. These connectors are integral components for the Sp24 Navigation Subsystem and TR-333 Hydrophone Program used in the TRIDENT Submarine Fleet. The solicitation specifies various items, including Hydrophone/Thermistor Connectors, Thermistor Cable Connectors, and their foreign military sales equivalents, with detailed pricing information and quantities left undefined for bidding. The document emphasizes the importance of adherence to the Statement of Work (SOW) and strict compliance with production standards and inspections, requiring contractors to provide thorough documentation and inspection data alongside each shipment. Specific clauses regarding inspection, packaging, and delivery timelines are stipulated to ensure quality and timely service. The solicitation indicates that an award will be conferred according to the terms expressed, reinforcing the document's role in facilitating the procurement process through structured guidelines for potential contractors while underscoring transparency and the necessity for compliance with federal regulations and procedures in defense contracting.
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