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Molded Hydrophone Stave Assemblies

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The contract involves the qualification and procurement of molded Hydrophone Stave Assemblies critical to submarine defense systems, managed by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division. These assemblies are essential for maintaining the submarine's stealth capabilities by effectively absorbing and scattering sound waves, thus minimizing its acoustic signature to avoid detection by sonar. Due to the critical nature of these components, the use of unqualified vendors is prohibited as it could lead to material failure, compromising submarine performance and safety. The assemblies are designated as AMSC C, requiring approval from the design control activity and rigorous qualification procedures overseen by the In-Service Engineering Agent. Only vendors with verified manufacturing capability and engineering expertise can supply these parts, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. Currently, Teledyne is the sole approved supplier. Contracts must be awarded to qualified sources, with facility qualifications required prior to award, although award processing will not be delayed pending approval. The contract falls under NAICS code 334290 and is administered by the Department of Defense's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech office located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

General Info

Procurement of qualified molded Hydrophone Stave Assemblies for submarine stealth, only Teledyne approved.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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PostedJan 25

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

Office AddressMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

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Full Description

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport Division, the design activity, established a qualification requirement pursuant to FAR 9.202 for the Hydrophone Stave Assemblies (see the list below). HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069813 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069814 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069815 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069816 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069817 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069818 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069819 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069820 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069821 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069822 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069823 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069824 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069825 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069826 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069830 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069827 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069828 HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY 218069829 The molded Hydrophone Stave Assemblies material are part of a critical defense system that relies on their performance for the protection and safety of the submarine. Use of an unqualified vendor in the manufacture of these molded Hydrophone Stave Assemblies materials could result in premature failure or breakdown of the material, which would affect the submarine's performance and overall stealth capabilities. By utilizing improper molded Hydrophone Stave Assemblies material, it could reduce the submarine's acoustic signature, making it more detectable by sonar systems. Ineffective material may not absorb or scatter sound waves effectively, allowing more sound to reflect off the submarine's hull. This would increase the submarine's detectability, making it The agency has determined that Molded Hydrophone Stave Assemblies should be designated as AMSC C, requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application Engineering source approval is provided by the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) upon a vendor's facility qualification. Contractors must be approved prior to award. Awards will not be held up pending approvals. Currently, the only qualified source is Teledyne for these items.