Sole Source to Thales Australia Limited for Infrasonic Australian Acoustic Generator(IAAG) Spare Parts

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, acting under the Department of Defense, is pursuing a sole source firm fixed price purchase order with Thales Australia Limited for proprietary spare parts. These components are required for the Infrasonic Australian Acoustic Generator and Advanced Acoustic Generators utilized on MCM class ships. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B) because Thales Australia is the sole manufacturer, and utilizing any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost and time. The contract, identified by solicitation number N61331-24-T-JK44 and NAICS code 334419, will be performed in Panama City Beach, Florida. Administrative requirements include adherence to specific FAR and DFARS clauses, with invoicing processed through the Wide Area Workflow system as per NAVSEA supplemental instructions. The procurement process was initiated in June 2024, with Jamell Kilgore serving as the primary point of contact for contract administration.