Next Generation Fathometer
ID: N0025325R7005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTERKEYPORT, WA, 98345-7610, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c38f0c1477d642de9675c48a33535cbb/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 12, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Next Generation Fathometer, specifically a SONAR Sounding Set. This procurement includes essential components such as a SONAR receiver-transmitter, mounting brackets, remote depth indicators, a SONAR simulator, Navy Tactical Data System A (NTDS-A) converter boxes, and the necessary technical documentation, all to be manufactured in accordance with specified NAVSEA drawings. The SONAR Sounding Set is critical for enhancing underwater detection and navigation capabilities, supporting various naval operations. Interested vendors can find the Request for Proposal (RFP) at https://piee.eb.mil/ by searching for N0025325R7005, and should direct inquiries to Michael Beadle at michael.f.beadle.civ@us.navy.mil or Terrell Burt at terrell.l.burt2.civ@us.navy.mil, with the latter also reachable by phone at (360) 315-0941.

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B8_ProcurementSynopsis_GPE_Posting_26Feb2025.pdf
Feb 27, 2025, 12:04 AM UTC
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has issued a pre-solicitation notice regarding the Next Generation Fathometer (NGF), indicating intent to procure a SONAR Sounding Set. This includes a SONAR receiver-transmitter, mounting equipment, remote indicators, and connected technical documentation in accordance with specified Navy drawings. The solicitation will follow a “Best Value Trade Off” approach, considering technical capabilities, past performance, and price for contract awards. The anticipated solicitation number is N0025325R7005, with a planned contract award date of August 27, 2025, under a Firm-Fixed-Priced Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structure. The initiative promotes full and open competition and targets the NAICS code 334511. Proposals must be submitted electronically, with the expectation that a solicitation will be issued by March 2025. Offerors seeking first article waivers must provide dual proposals detailing test and acceptance criteria. Sensitive technical documents require a completed DD Form 2345 for access, outlining restrictions due to the Arms Export Control Act. For further inquiries, specified contacts from NAVSEA are provided, emphasizing the structured engagement of interested parties in this procurement process.
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