DT-511C and DT-592D Hydrophones and Spare Parts
ID: N6660425R0361SSNType: Sources Sought
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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)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is seeking sources for the production of DT-511C and DT-592D hydrophones and associated spare parts. The procurement involves establishing a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, requiring the contractor to design, manufacture, test, and deliver up to three First Article Hydrophones and up to 650 production hydrophones, along with up to 100 spare parts for each model. These hydrophones are critical for the Navy's fleet operations, supporting both surface ships and submarines. Interested parties should submit their capabilities and responses by providing company information and a technical white paper, with inquiries directed to Kerin Prairie at kerin.m.prairie.civ@us.navy.mil or Keri Gunn at keri.l.gunn.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) seeks a contractor to design, manufacture, test, and deliver DT-511C and DT-592D hydrophones and spare parts. This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a build-to-performance specification approach, requiring the contractor to produce First Articles and up to 650 Production hydrophones, along with up to 100 spare parts for each model. The contract is funded through Other Procurement, Navy (OPN), Operation & Maintenance, Navy (O&MN), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Key phases include First Article development, testing, and production, with stringent configuration management and reporting requirements. All work will be performed at the contractor's facility, adhering to various NAVSEA and NUWC engineering drawings and specifications. Security and OPSEC compliance, including handling classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI), are critical components of the contract.
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