Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC) MK 2 & ADC MK 2 Training Device

SOL #: N00024-26-R-6262Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSEA HQ

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Search (334511)

PSC

Electronic Countermeasures, Counter Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment (5865)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/807f528d099f48d7a88c1428d735da38/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 2, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 10, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of PEO UWS PMS415, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought to identify firms capable of producing the Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC) MK 2 and its training device. The ADC MK 2 is a classified, three-inch expendable countermeasure designed to counter torpedo threats, with variants for surface vessels and submarines. This is not a solicitation. Responses are due April 10, 2026.

Scope of Interest

NAVSEA seeks information from interested parties regarding their capabilities to develop and produce:

ADC MK 2: A CONFIDENTIAL classified device generating/transmitting signals to counter torpedo threats.
ADC MK 2 Training Device: An ADC MK 2 without acoustic output or hover motor. The Government is interested in firms with experience in weapon systems, deep sea equipment, underwater acoustics, electronics manufacturing (PWB/PCB), metalwork, and handling/storage/shipping of classified equipment.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
Response Due: April 10, 2026, by 8:30 PM ET
Published: March 2, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should provide:

Administrative Information: Company name, address, CAGE, NAICS, business size, socio-economic status.
Point of Contact: Name, title, company responsibility, contact details.
Production Capability: Detailed experience in relevant areas (weapon systems, deep sea, acoustics, electronics, metalwork, classified equipment, production capacity, subcontracting plans).
Other Questions: Feedback on RFP response time, likelihood of proposing, barriers, and interest in one-on-one meetings. All responses must be unclassified and emailed to michael.j.ravnitzky.civ@us.navy.mil.

Additional Notes

This is for market research only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The Government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs. A full technical data package will not be supplied, and requests for produced ADC MK 2 devices will be denied. Offerors with requisite security clearance may request a draft Statement of Work (CUI) and a draft Classified Prime Item Performance Specification (PIPS) by contacting Michael Ravnitzky with company security officer details. Do not include classified, CUI, or Arms Export Controlled information in responses.