Sole Source- United States Naval Academy Doppler Velocity Logger

This federal solicitation (SF 1449), issued by the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, seeks quotes for a Doppler Velocity Logger (DVL) on behalf of the United States Naval Academy's Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department. Identified under solicitation number N0018926QL251, this requirement is being conducted on a sole-source basis with Nortek USA, Inc. However, other interested vendors may submit capability statements or quotes by the deadline of July 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time. The required commercial product is a single, firm-fixed-price Doppler Velocity Logger (CLIN 0001) that must meet precise technical specifications. Key requirements include a +/- 0.1% long-term accuracy, an altitude range of 0.1 to 75 meters, a maximum 8 Hz ping rate, a 300-meter depth-rated cylindrical housing, and specific weight and acoustic frequency standards. The procurement also includes a 2-meter serial cable and a 2-meter ethernet cable. Delivery is required by July 15, 2026, to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Evaluation and subsequent award will be based on price and technical acceptability, with price evaluated for reasonableness under FAR Part 12. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the designated Contracting Point of Contact, Anthony Carter, and remain valid for 30 days. Standard federal clauses, including System for Award Management (SAM) registration and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) invoicing procedures, are incorporated.

This federal procurement document is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Procedures) for the acquisition of one Doppler Velocity Logger (DVL) for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department. The required hardware is restricted to the manufacturer Nortek USA, Inc., with an anticipated delivery date of August 15, 2026. The procurement is justified on a sole-source basis because the DVL must serve as a direct spare for identical Nortek hardware previously purchased under contract N0018924P2226. Procuring an alternative system would require USNA to completely redesign its existing system integration, maintain duplicate systems with different spare parts, and expend additional financial resources and personnel hours. Such a delay would negatively impact near-term research and project-based learning objectives. Consequently, Nortek USA, Inc. is identified as the only source capable of meeting the government's precise technical specifications, including required frequency, dimensions, weight, and system compatibility. The justification has been certified and approved by the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department.