DT-574 Hydrophones
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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) anticipates awarding a single, firm-fixed-price (FFP) five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract for DT-574 First Article and Production Hydrophones. This presolicitation outlines the requirement for hydrophones built to a performance specification meeting Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS) requirements. The procurement is unrestricted, and the anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) release is February 2026.
Scope of Work
NUWCDIVNPT requires DT-574 First Article (if not waived) and Production Hydrophones. These must be developed using a build-to-performance specification approach that meets the performance requirements of the Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
- Duration: Five-year
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,350 employees)
- Anticipated RFP Release: February 2026 (RFP N66604-26-R-0068)
- Published: January 29, 2026
Evaluation
The anticipated source selection evaluation criteria will consider technical capability, past performance, and price. Specific evaluation criteria will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.
Additional Notes
Access to the CIPS documents, which are marked "DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D - Export Controlled," requires DoD Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration. Companies must be registered and provide their CAGE Code and certified DD2345 to the Point of Contact (POC), Bradley Wicks (Bradley.r.wicks2.civ@us.navy.mil), to view these documents via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE). Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The closing date for proposals will be established in the RFP.