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Low Frequency Towed Acoustic Source N00173-25-NOI-TL02

Solicitation N00173-25-NOI-TL02 Copied Notice ID 6bea024a341049118e40ee5f1f722f48 Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
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Posted
Nov 17, 2025
Deadline
Jul 01, 2025
Set-aside
None
NAICS
334511
PSC
6605

Summary

AI-generated · Aug 23, 2025

GeoSpectrum Technologies is the sole-source supplier for a low-frequency acoustic tow body system. The assembly includes a tow body housing two low-frequency acoustic sources (C-BASS M72-30), a pressure compensation system, and an integrated electromechanical tow cable, designed to be towed from a surface vessel at speeds up to 3 knots and to emit about 190 dB re 1 Pa over a 30–700 Hz band. It is fully interchangeable and can be used as a backup or in tandem with NRL’s current C-BASS M72-30 dual-source tow body while collecting at-sea data.

The government intends to issue a sole-source Purchase Order under 41 U.S.C. 1901/1903, but welcomes capability statements from other responsible sources to determine whether competition would be advantageous. No solicitation package is available, and no commitments to solicit or award are implied; responses must show that competition would be advantageous. No reimbursement will be provided for responses, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a sole source Purchase Order to GeoSpectrum Technologies, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to provide a commercially available low frequency acoustic tow boyd system. The system will consist of a tow body, with two low-frequency acoustic sources and an electromechanical , integrated tow cable. tow body system, that houses two low frequency acoustic sources (C-BASS M72-30) and a pressure compensation system, as well as an electromechanical tow cable, for driving the acoustic sources while towing the tow body from a surface vessel. This system will be towed from a surface vessel at a speed of, up to three knots, while producing sound pressure levels of 190 dB re 1 ?Pa, in the frequency band of 30-700Hz. The system will be fully interchangeable, and capable of being used as a backup, or used in tandem with NRL s current C-BASS M72-30 dual source tow body system, while collecting at-sea data. The proposed Purchase Order is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of 41 U.S.C.1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1903. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed Purchase Order, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the subject line of your e-mail. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.

From Special Notice posted on Jun 16, 2025

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a sole source Purchase Order to GeoSpectrum Technologies, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to provide a commercially available low frequency acoustic tow boyd system. The system will consist of a tow body, with two low-frequency acoustic sources and an electromechanical , integrated tow cable. tow body system, that houses two low frequency acoustic sources (C-BASS M72-30) and a pressure compensation system, as well as an electromechanical tow cable, for driving the acoustic sources while towing the tow body from a surface vessel. This system will be towed from a surface vessel at a speed of, up to three knots, while producing sound pressure levels of 190 dB re 1 ?Pa, in the frequency band of 30-700Hz. The system will be fully interchangeable, and capable of being used as a backup, or used in tandem with NRL s current C-BASS M72-30 dual source tow body system, while collecting at-sea data. The proposed Purchase Order is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of 41 U.S.C.1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1903. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed Purchase Order, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the subject line of your e-mail. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.

From Special Notice posted on Nov 17, 2025

Notice history

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  1. Special Notice Posted Jun 16, 2025 View
  2. Special Notice LATEST Posted Nov 17, 2025
    No changes from previous notice

Details

Solicitation number N00173-25-NOI-TL02
Notice ID 6bea024a341049118e40ee5f1f722f48
Notice type Special Notice
Product / Service (PSC) 6605
NAICS 334511
Place of performance Washington, District of Columbia
Archive date Jul 16, 2025

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Contacts

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TALISA BOYD

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Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE NAVY
ONR
ONR NRL
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia
USA

Dates

Posted Nov 17, 2025 8 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 2 days ago
Due Jul 01, 2025 1 year ago