U.S. Navy Submarine Transducer Repair Facility (TRF)
ID: N00024-25-R-6101Type: 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/92a7934fd2354379b8db635a7d9cf564/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking qualified contractors to operate the U.S. Navy Submarine Transducer Repair Facility (TRF), which is critical for the repair and restoration of transducers supporting naval operations. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing the facility, which requires specialized expertise in acoustic sensor design, construction, and recertification, with an annual output of approximately twenty-two shipsets of DT-100 hydrophones and various SONAR sensors. This initiative is vital for maintaining the operational readiness of submarine acoustic systems, with work anticipated to commence in fiscal year 2027. Interested parties should submit their capability statements and a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate to Linda Peck at linda.m.peck3.civ@us.navy.mil or Roy Yim at roy.h.yim2.civ@us.navy.mil, with a submission limit of ten pages.

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    Transducer Repair Facility (TRF).pdf
    The document outlines the establishment, management, and operation of a ROM Transducer Repair Facility, detailing anticipated costs over three years, categorized into non-recurring and recurring expenses. The cost breakdown includes materials, travel, labor, overhead, and Other Direct Costs (ODC) for each year. Additionally, the document lists various types of sensors and arrays applicable for transducer repair, specifying their respective construction and recertification requirements. Each sensor is identified by its designation, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of the facility's capabilities to handle a variety of acoustic and electronic systems. The purpose of this document is to facilitate the federal grant or RFP process for a repair facility, ensuring it aligns with government requirements and budget constraints. It underscores the facility's role in maintaining critical sensor technology, highlighting both the operational scope and financial structure needed for effective management and service delivery.
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