Large Vertical Array Production
ID: N00024-25-R-6108Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, 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/c654939c93a2483cbf855dc4a1ef96d7/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Feb 5, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential sources for the development and production of a Large Vertical Array (LVA) for SONAR applications on Ohio Class and Virginia Block III and IV submarines. The LVA will include acoustic sensors, outboard electronic bottles, cables, and fixtures, all designed to withstand harsh underwater environments and integrate with existing sonar systems. Interested parties must submit a capability statement detailing their experience and technical approach by April 18, 2025, and comply with a Terms of Use Agreement for accessing sensitive performance specifications. For further inquiries, contact Matthew Nalls at matthew.a.nalls2.civ@us.navy.mil or Stuart Burman at stuart.burman2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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LVA_Production_TOU_02-06-25.pdf
Feb 6, 2025, 5:08 PM UTC
The Department of the Navy issued a Terms of Use Agreement related to Government Furnished Information (GFI) for sources sought notice N00024-25-R-6108. This agreement stipulates that all provided documents, which include both Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified specifications related to the OHIO and VIRGINIA Class submarines, are for the sole purpose of responding to the notice. The government retains rights to technical data shared. Recipients must follow strict protocols regarding duplication, transmission, and dissemination to prevent unauthorized access or export violations. Key requirements include limiting document copies and maintaining detailed disclosure and destruction records. Respondents must acknowledge acceptance of the terms, facilitated by their Facility Security Officer. This document underscores the Navy’s commitment to maintaining security and regulatory compliance while engaging with potential contractors in undersea warfare systems development. Compliance with federal regulations and proper handling of sensitive information is paramount throughout this process.
LVA Terms of Use Agreement Final.pdf
Apr 4, 2025, 1:08 PM UTC
The Department of the Navy, through the Naval Sea Systems Command, issued a Terms of Use Agreement related to the Government Furnished Information (GFI) package for sources sought notice N00024-25-R-6108. The GFI includes both Controlled Unclassified Information and classified documents concerning performance specifications for the OHIO and VIRGINIA Class submarines. Recipients are granted limited rights to utilize this data solely for responding to the notice and must comply with strict handling and dissemination regulations, particularly regarding export laws. The agreement prohibits duplication, unauthorized disclosure, or sharing with foreign entities and mandates the destruction of documents post-use while maintaining records. Companies are required to acknowledge acceptance of these terms through their Facility Security Officer. This initiative aligns with the Navy's procurement process to solicit information from potential contractors while safeguarding sensitive military data.
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