SOLE SOURCE –Hydrophone Handles N0016425Q0809
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Non-Commercial Hydrophone Handles are being procured for NSWC Crane on a sole-source basis with Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation LLC, because this manufacturer is reported to be the only one that has met all performance requirements. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with this single source under FAR 13.106-1; while any responsible source may submit a capability statement for consideration, the decision to compete will be at the Government’s discretion. Vendors must be SAM-registered to bid, and offers will be submitted by email to the designated Navy contact; all bid material and communications will be posted on SAM.gov, with changes prior to closing posted there and any post-closing amendments limited to those who submitted quotes.
The notice transitioned from a mere justification to a combined synopsis/solicitation that explicitly identifies Brownstown as the sole-source contractor and reiterates the sole-source rationale (based on performance requirements). It adds requirements typical of a FAR Part 13 action, including SAM registration, the formal submission process, and the regulator’s policy to monitor SAM.gov for amendments, noting that FBO.gov has been replaced by SAM.gov for contract opportunities.
N00164-25-Q-0809 SOLE SOURCE Hydrophone Handles FSG 5845 - NAICS 334511 ISSUE DATE 18 Aug 2025 CLOSING DATE 29 Aug 2025 4:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for This procurement is for Non-Commercial Hydrophone Handles for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, (Brownstown Quality Tool& Automation LLC. Brownstown, IN 47220), under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because (Only manufacture that has passed all performance requirements for). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Brownstown Quality Tool& Automation LLC. Brownstown, IN 47220), under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because (Performance Requirements). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0809 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to dustin.l.spicer.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before ___4:00 PM____ EASTERN TIME.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Aug 18, 2025JUSTIFICATION
From Justification posted on Aug 18, 2025Notice history
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation LATEST Posted Aug 18, 2025
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Justification Posted Aug 18, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation → Justification
- Response Deadline: Aug 29, 2025 → Not set