SAM #N0016426Q0155

NSWC Crane Sole Source Procurement of Hydrophone Swage Bands from Russell Tube Forming, Inc.

The U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is seeking Hydrophone Swage Bands for use in the SP24 TRIDENT Navigation Subsystem of the TRIDENT Submarine Fleet. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), Contracts Office - OEM and Vendor: - Russell Tube Forming, Inc. (sole approved manufacturer and vendor) - Products Requested: - Hydrophone Swage Bands (Part Number: 6029159-001) - Total quantity: 201 units (142 + 18 + 40 + 1) - Used in US and UK TR-333 Hydrophone for the SP24 TRIDENT Navigation Subsystem - Must comply with Statement of Work, Contract Data Requirement Lists (A001-A005), and drawing 6029159 - Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs): - A001: Production Test and Inspection Report (1 unit) - A002: Material Certification (1 unit) - A003: Certificate of Compliance (1 unit) - A004: Material and Manufacturing Changes (1 unit) - A005: Accomplishment Report (1 unit) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement justified by exclusive licensing and proprietary rights - Contractor must provide production test reports, material certifications, certificates of compliance, and notify of any changes in material, process, or location - Strict inspection, acceptance, and cybersecurity compliance requirements - All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001 (including Supply Operations Building 41 Receiving) - NAICS Code: 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) - FSG: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)

Description

 N00164-26-Q-0155 – SOLE SOURCE – HYDROPHONE SWAGE BANDS– FSG 5845 - NAICS 332996

ISSUE DATE 13 MAY 2026 – CLOSING DATE 20 MAY 2026 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Hydrophone Swage Bands.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Russell Tube Forming, Inc. 220 Gasoline Alley, Indianapolis, IN 46222-3909 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Russell Tube Forming, Inc. is the only qualified/approved vendor to build the Swage Bands. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0155 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to Christina.l.staggs.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 20 MAY 2026 3:00PM EASTERN TIME.

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