58 - Towed Array, Sonar

The solicitation SPRMM1-26-Q-KD10 seeks two critical naval defense components: a Towed Array, Sonar (NSN 7HH 5845-01-536-7117) and a Display Unit (NSN 7HH 7025-01-620-7107), with the latter requiring a quantity of one unit. The procurement is issued by SPRMM1 DLA Mechanicsburg under the Department of Defense and follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning award will go to the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements without exception. Offerors must be authorized distributors of the original manufacturer and must submit proof of authorization on company letterhead signed by a responsible official. Technical compliance is mandatory, and proposals must adhere strictly to Section L instructions, with no deviations allowed; failure to comply results in automatic disqualification. All items must meet ISO 9001 quality system standards, which must be flowed down to subcontractors for critical and complex items, and must comply with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including specific labeling requirements for Depot Level Repairable items, Unique Item Identification, and shelf-life tracking ensuring at least 85% of the Navy’s shelf-life remains upon receipt. ESD/EM protection must follow ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 where applicable, and reusable NSN containers for maritime material must be provided as contractor-furnished material. Delivery is required ASAP to the destination, with FOB destination terms applying, and performance is conducted under the oversight of the Government at origin, where inspection and acceptance occur. Contractors must use WAWF for electronic payment requests and receiving reports and be registered in SAM with an updated electronic business point of contact. Pricing submissions must include current catalog or price lists, a statement confirming commercial status, and details of recent sales of the same or similar items. Any alternate product proposals must be supported by comprehensive technical data submitted within ten days or the offer will not be considered. The contractor must maintain inspection records for 365 days beyond final delivery and may not deliver any item that deviates from product specifications without an approved Request for Variance classified as Critical, Major, or Minor and prepared