66 -- TTV-292 UPGRADE KITS

The Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, plans to issue a sole source contract to Teledyne Benthos, located in North Falmouth, Massachusetts, for the acquisition of three TTV-292 upgrade kits. These kits are intended to convert existing Teledyne Benthos TTV190 vehicles into TTV290 vehicles. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, indicating justification for non-competitive contractual action. The contract is anticipated to be firm-fixed price with an estimated total value of $26,000. This purchase will follow the FAR 12 and FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is designated under NAICS code 334511, with a business size standard of 750 employees. The synopsis is provided for informational purposes only and does not request competitive offers. Any questions regarding this requirement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, with the government reserving the discretion to proceed without competition based on responses received. The contracting officer overseeing this action is Rita K. Berry, who can be contacted via phone or email at the Naval Oceanographic Office. The solicitation reference number is N62306-6352-5C40, and the contract supports the Department of Defense's requirement to maintain and upgrade oceanographic vehicle technology.