Opportunity

SAM #N0017327Q5603

NRL Intent to Sole-Source a 32-Channel Hydrophone Acoustic Modem

Buyer

NRL

Posted

October 20, 2026

Respond By

October 30, 2026

Identifier

N0017327Q5603

NAICS

334511

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plans a sole-source purchase of a specialized hydrophone acoustic modem. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory, Department of the Navy. - Intended source: DelResearch LLC, Sandwich, Massachusetts. - Requirement: An OEM 32-channel hydrophone acoustic modem; the notice gives no quantity, model, or part number. - Procurement approach: NRL intends to award on a sole-source basis, stating that only one responsible source can meet the requirement. - Industry response: Interested parties may submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. - Notice status: This is a notice of intent, not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals; no solicitation package is available. - Classification: NAICS 334511; PSC 5845.

Description

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to DELRESEARCH LLC of Sandwich, Massachusetts to furnish:

OEM 32-CH HYDROPHONE ACOUSTIC MODEM

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334511 with the size standard of #1250.   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5845.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within / calendar days of the publication of this notice.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is: Andrea Graves , email: andrea.l.graves6.civ@us.navy.mil.  

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-Q-5603 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

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