SOLE SOURCE – HYDROPHONE HOUSING
ID: N0016425Q0754Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/32f32960590942d7952b435c0ccb9e8b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking to procure hydrophone housing, specifically part number 6029163-301 Rev L, from Stark Precision Machine, LLC. This procurement includes the requirement for first article testing, which entails the manufacturing and testing of five housing units, with a test report due within 14 days post-inspection before full production of an additional 53 units can commence. The hydrophone housing is critical for military applications involving underwater sound equipment, and the contract is being issued as a sole source under FAR 13.106-1 due to the need for vendor qualification. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by the closing date of August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and all proposals should be directed to Morgan Helton at morgan.m.helton.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Morgan Helton
    morgan.m.helton.civ@us.navy.mil
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    25Q0754_SOL.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) concerning the procurement of Hydrophone Housing, specifically targeting Stark Precision Machine, LLC as the primary vendor. It outlines the scope of work, emphasizing the need for a First Article that requires the manufacturing and testing of five housing units. The contractor must deliver a test report within 14 days post-inspection, seeking government approval before proceeding with full production of 53 additional units only after the First Article is accepted. The RFQ establishes firm fixed pricing and highlights necessary inspections at the government's Crane, Indiana facility. It also mandates that all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to comply with federal procurement standards. Overall, this RFQ reflects the federal need for specific military-related components while navigating the requirements for competition and registration within government contracting protocols, underscoring the importance of adherence to testing, reporting, and procurement regulations in fulfilling government contracts.
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