SOLE SOURCE – TR-143A TRANSDUCERS
ID: N0016425RGP87Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS (6605)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cd74b4bd5d634b91897c45d396684f1a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's NSWC Crane, is soliciting proposals for the sole source procurement of TR-143A Transducers, which are critical components for the SP24 Navigation Subsystem utilized by the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. The contract entails the fabrication, assembly, inspection, and delivery of these transducers in accordance with detailed specifications and the Statement of Work (SOW), emphasizing compliance with ISO 9001 standards and rigorous quality assurance protocols. These transducers play a vital role in ensuring the operational effectiveness and safety of naval operations. Interested contractors should contact Kori Johnston at kori.a.johnston.civ@us.navy.mil for further details, and they must be prepared to submit quality assurance and management plans within 90 days of contract award.

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    Kori Johnston
    kori.a.johnston.civ@us.navy.mil
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    25RGP87_SOL.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation for the procurement of TR-143A Transducers, essential for the SP24 Navigation Subsystem used by the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. The contract, with a fixed price arrangement, requires the contractor to fabricate, assemble, inspect, and deliver transducers in accordance with specified drawings and the Statement of Work (SOW). Key topics include production requirements, quality assurance, inspections, and data deliverables. Contractors must provide detailed plans for quality assurance, configuration management, failure reporting, and obsolescence management within 90 days of contract award. The document emphasizes compliance with ISO 9001 standards and mandates rigorous inspections at different production stages to ensure quality. Furthermore, it specifies delivery schedules and compliance with security and government property regulations. The contract reflects the U.S. government’s commitment to acquiring critical military components while ensuring product integrity, safety, and regulatory adherence throughout the manufacturing process.
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