Opportunity
PIEE #REF_1177-APD_PARTS_OBSOLESCENCE
Sources Sought for Replacement Designs and Prototypes of Obsolescent APD Parts
Buyer
NUWC Carderock
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
REF_1177-APD_PARTS_OBSOLESCENCE
NAICS
541330, 541420, 541715, 334519
NSWCCD is seeking industry input for the design and prototyping of replacement parts for the IM-272A/WDQ Air Particle Detector (APD). - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - Products/Services Requested: - Design and delivery of two prototypes each for six obsolete APD components: - Power Supply Motor Controller (PSMC) - PC/104 AC/DC Converter - Display Assembly - Paperfeed Assembly - Flowmeter Assembly - Door Hinge - Prototypes must be compatible with the existing IM-272A/WDQ APD - Performance testing required for all new designs - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Replacement parts must address obsolescence and integrate with legacy APD systems - Industry feedback and capability statements requested to assess potential sources - This is a sources sought notice to identify capable contractors for future procurement.
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.