Opportunity
SAM #REF_1177-APD_PARTS_OBSOLESCENCE
Industry Input Sought for Replacement Prototypes of Obsolete APD Parts at NSWC Carderock
Buyer
NUWC Carderock
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
REF_1177-APD_PARTS_OBSOLESCENCE
NAICS
334519, 334419, 541330, 334511, 336419, 336413
NSWC Carderock Division, under the Department of the Navy (NAVSEA), is seeking industry input for designing and prototyping replacement parts for the IM-272A/WDQ Air Particle Detector (APD). - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWC Carderock) - Department of the Navy, NAVSEA - Products/Services Requested: - Design and prototyping of replacement parts for IM-272A/WDQ APD - Power Supply Motor Controller (2 prototypes) - PC/104 AC/DC Converter (2 prototypes) - Display Assembly (2 prototypes) - Paperfeed Assembly (2 prototypes) - Flowmeter Assembly (2 prototypes) - Door Hinge (2 prototypes) - Performance testing of prototypes for compatibility with existing APD system - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to industry feedback - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All requested parts are obsolete and require new design and prototyping - Two prototypes of each part must be produced - Prototypes must undergo performance testing to ensure compatibility with the current APD system - Industry capability statements and feedback are requested - Attachments referenced: - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Market Research Questionnaire - Sources Sought Notice
Description
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and award of a contract will not be made as a result of this notice. The intent of this notice is to request information from industry on a Government requirement; solicit feedback and potential interest from large and small business concerns; and survey the capabilities of small and large business entities to satisfy the Governments requirement. NSWCCD has a requirement for contractor support to provide designs and prototypes for the replacement of obsolescent parts on the IM-272A/WDQ Air Particle Detector (APD). The obsolete parts are the Power Supply Motor Controller (PSMC), PC/104 Alternating Current / Direct Current (AC/DC) Converter, Display Assembly, Paperfeed Assembly, Flowmeter Assembly, and Door Hinge. The Government intends to procure two prototypes of each part and requires performance testing to ensure the new designs are compatible with the existing APD. Please see attachments regarding the Draft PWS, Market Research Questionnaire, and Sources Sought Notice. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for REF_1177-APD_PARTS_OBSOLESCENCERegistration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module