TR-317D and TR-353A Transducers and TR-353A Spare Parts Production
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 issued a pre-solicitation notice for the production of TR-317D and TR-353A Transducers and associated TR-353A Spare Parts. This requirement is for a multiple award, firm-fixed-price, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The solicitation will be unrestricted. The Request for Proposal (RFP) N66604-26-R-0004 is anticipated for release in May 2026, with an estimated award in December 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the design, documentation, manufacture, test, package, and delivery of:
- Up to 40 First Article TR-317D Transducers and up to 40 First Article TR-353A Transducers (if not waived).
- Up to 25,000 production TR-317D Transducers and up to 5,500 production TR-353A Transducers.
- Up to 5,500 TR-353A Installation Kits, 5,000 TR-353A Housings, and 5,000 TR-353A End Seals (build-to-print items). Work will be performed at the contractor's facility. The draft Statement of Work (SOW) details First Article and Production phases, including design, fabrication, testing, and delivery, along with various technical requirements and deliverables (CDRLs).
Contract Details
- Type: Multiple Award, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five-year period
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 334511 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,350 employees
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility
Key Dates & Information
- Anticipated RFP Release: May 2026
- Estimated Award: December 2026
- Proposal Due Date: To be established in the RFP
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical capability, past performance, and price (specifics in RFP).
- Applicable Documents: Distro D and Export Controlled documents will be provided with the RFP upon request to offerors with valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification.
- SAM Registration: Required at the time of offer submission.
Contact
For questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice, contact Keri Gunn at keri.l.gunn.civ@us.navy.mil.