58 - Towed Array, Sonar

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It provides the necessary security guidance for safeguarding classified information related to a contract. It details the required security clearances, safeguarding levels, and handling procedures for classified information that may be accessed or generated by the contractor and its subcontractors.

• Facility Security Clearance (FCL): Requires SECRET level clearance.
• Safeguarding: Requires SECRET level safeguarding.
• Contract Information: Identifies the solicitation number (SPRMM126QKD10) and a due date (20280207).
• Contractor/Subcontractor Requirements: Outlines the need for contractors and subcontractors to possess appropriate security clearances and to flow down security requirements.
• Access to Classified Information: Specifies the types of classified information contractors may access, including COMSEC, National Intelligence Information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Handling and Storage: Provides detailed guidance on the handling, transmission, reproduction, and storage of classified information and CUI, including requirements for secure communications and physical security.
• Operations Security (OPSEC): Mandates adherence to OPSEC requirements to protect critical information.
• Unclassified Automated Information Systems (AIS): Details security requirements for contractor IT systems handling CUI.
• Public Release: States that no information related to the contract can be released without proper government approval.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the security requirements associated with the contract. It outlines the necessary security clearances, handling procedures for classified information, and OPSEC measures that must be in place. Bidders must ensure they can meet these stringent security requirements to be considered for award. It also specifies the solicitation number and a due date, which are critical for proposal submission.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the procurement of "TOWED ARRAY, SONAR" and "DISPLAY UNIT". The government is procuring these items for use on submarines/surface ships.

• Towed Array, Sonar (CLIN 0001): Requires manufacture and adherence to contract quality requirements. The item must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073. The material must be mercury-free and free from mercury contamination.

• Display Unit (CLIN 0002): Requires manufacture and adherence to contract quality requirements. The item must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073. The material must be mercury-free and free from mercury contamination.

• General Requirements:

  • Higher Level Inspection is required.
  • Inspection and Acceptance at Source (JUN 2018) applies.
  • Quality System Requirements must be in accordance with ISO 9001.
  • Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is mandatory.
  • Compliance with safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting requirements is necessary.
  • Offerors must be authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on the RFQ format.

• Period of Performance: ASAP delivery is indicated.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: Close of business on May 06, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

• The RFQ is not explicitly set aside for small business, but the "BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION" section allows for "SMALL" and "OTHER THAN SMALL" business designations.

• Drawings or technical data are not available for these items.

• Offer is valid for 30 calendar days.

• Vendors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP Weapon System Support for automated notifications.