RFI/Synopsis: Enhanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) Transducer
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3538fe389f8d4954b10e8e844c59ae07/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, Rhode Island, is seeking to modify an existing contract for enhanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) Transducer capabilities for undersea applications. This procurement aims to support Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) mission sets and is being conducted as a sole source contract modification to Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC, which is currently developing the first article under contract N6660423DB300. The Government is also inviting other interested parties to submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements for VLF Transducers and challenge the sole source determination. Responses must be submitted to the designated contacts, Kerin Prairie and Andrew Kenyon, by the specified deadline to be considered.

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