DT-574 Hydrophones
Overview
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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) has released Solicitation Number N66604-26-R-0068 for DT-574 Hydrophones. This opportunity seeks to establish a five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) production contract for the design, documentation, manufacturing, testing, packaging, and delivery of first article and production hydrophones. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for delivering DT-574 hydrophones that meet the performance requirements of the Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS). The work includes:
- General Tasks: Contract kick-off, monthly progress reports, and tracking of failures/non-conforming material.
- First Article Phase: Design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and delivery of First Article DT-574 hydrophones, including Preliminary and Final Configuration Reviews (PCR, FCR), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).
- Production Phase: Manufacturing, testing, packaging, and delivery of production hydrophones, along with developing and executing acceptance test procedures, providing detailed test reports, and participating in annual Production Program Reviews (PPRs).
- Configuration Management: Managing configuration baselines (Functional, Reference, First Article, Product) and submitting Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for design changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
- Duration: Five years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Contractor’s or sub-contractor’s facility
- Response Date: June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 29, 2026
Special Requirements & Security
Some drawings and Government Furnished Information (GFI) are marked "DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D - Export Controlled," limiting distribution to the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only. Instructions for viewing these documents are provided in Section L of the solicitation. Contractors must adhere to 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD254, and handle classified material (CONFIDENTIAL CIPS Appendix) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per DoD Instruction 5200.48, including developing an Operations Security (OPSEC) program. Funding types include OPN, SCN, NSBDF, O&MN, and FMS.
Evaluation
Hydrophones must meet the performance requirements detailed in the Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS) for the DT-574 Hydrophone (NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-6396156). Quality surveillance will assess technical quality, schedule, management, small business utilization, and regulatory compliance. Further evaluation details are expected in Attachment 6 - Section M Evaluations.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Andrew Kenyon (Andrew.kenyon3.civ@us.navy.mil) or Bradley Wicks (Bradley.R.Wicks2.civ@us.navy.mil).