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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane is seeking to procure Hydrophone Backing Plates under a sole-source solicitation issued as N00164-26-Q-0252, with a closing date of 4 August 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 and is being conducted under FAR Part 13 procedures, with limited competition authorized by FAR 13.106-1 due to the need to source from previously tested and approved vendors—specifically Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation, LLC, D&D Automation, and Stark Precision Machine. Although responsible sources may submit capability statements, the Government retains full discretion to proceed without open competition based on its evaluation. Participation requires contractors to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP), with controlled attachments accessible only to those who meet these prerequisites. All updates and amendments to the solicitation will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov, and it is the vendor’s responsibility to monitor the site regularly. Offers must be submitted via email to cierra.n.vaughn2civ@us.navy.mil by the deadline, and only those who submit quotes will be notified of any post-deadline changes. The place of performance is Crane, Indiana, and the point of contact for inquiries is Cierra Vaughn.
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Crane, IN, 47522, USASet-Aside
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N00164-26-Q-0252 – SOLE SOURCE –HYDROPHONE HANDLE– FSG 5845 - NAICS 334511
ISSUE DATE 28 JUL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 04 AUG 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Hydrophone Backing Plates.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with, Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation, LLC, Brownstown, IN, D&D Automation, Terre Haute, IN, and Stark Precision Machine, Terre Haute, IN, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is limited competition because the program is required to source materials from previously tested and approved vendors. 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 competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via https://sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time as the solicitation is posted.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0252 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 cierra.n.vaughn2civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 04 AUG 2026 4:00PM EASTERN TIME.
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