Large Vertical Array Production
ID: N00024-25-R-6108Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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

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UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), is seeking sources for the production of a Large Vertical Array, as indicated in their Sources Sought notice N00024-25-R-6108. This procurement involves the manufacturing of underwater sound equipment, specifically designed for the OHIO and VIRGINIA Class submarines, and includes access to sensitive Government Furnished Information (GFI) that must be handled in compliance with strict regulations. The initiative is crucial for enhancing the Navy's capabilities in search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems. Interested parties should contact Matthew Nalls at matthew.a.nalls2.civ@us.navy.mil or 202-271-6197, or Stuart Burman at stuart.burman2.civ@us.navy.mil or 202-714-7059 for further details regarding the terms of use and submission requirements.

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    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.
    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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