58 - Towed Array, Sonar
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg has issued a Solicitation (SPRMM1-26-Q-KD10) for the procurement of Towed Array, Sonar and Display Units. These items are required for use on submarines and surface ships. This opportunity involves stringent security requirements, including handling classified information up to the SECRET level. Proposals are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work & Key Requirements
This solicitation seeks manufacturers for two primary items:
- Towed Array, Sonar (CLIN 0001): Requires manufacture according to contract quality requirements, physical identification per MIL-STD-130, REV N, and packaging per MIL-STD-2073. The material must be mercury-free.
- Display Unit (CLIN 0002): Similar requirements for manufacture, identification (MIL-STD-130, REV N), packaging (MIL-STD-2073), and mercury-free materials.
General Requirements include:
- Higher Level Inspection and Inspection and Acceptance at Source.
- Quality System requirements in accordance with ISO 9001.
- Mandatory electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Compliance with safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting.
- Offerors must be authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item.
Contract Details & Security Requirements
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied fixed-price based on RFQ format).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, allowing for both small and other than small business designations.
- Product Service Code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment).
- Security: A DD Form 254 (Contract Security Classification Specification) is attached, mandating SECRET level Facility Security Clearance (FCL) and safeguarding. Bidders must be able to handle and protect classified information (including COMSEC, National Intelligence Information, and CUI) according to detailed guidance on handling, transmission, reproduction, storage, secure communications, and physical security. Adherence to Operations Security (OPSEC) and security requirements for unclassified Automated Information Systems (AIS) handling CUI is also required. No public release of contract-related information is permitted without government approval.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
- Validity: Offers must be valid for 30 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Drawings or technical data are not available for these items. Vendors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP Weapon System Support for automated notifications. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Jeremy Crow at JEREMY.CROW@DLA.MIL.