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, has issued a sole source justification to award a firm fixed price purchase order to Thales Australia Limited. This contract, identified by solicitation number N61331-23-T-KS38, is for the procurement of proprietary spare parts for the Infrasonic Australian Acoustic Generator. Thales Australia Limited is designated as the exclusive manufacturer of these components, and the agency has determined that no other sources can satisfy the requirement without incurring substantial duplication of cost and time. The contract is managed by the Naval Sea Systems Command and will be performed in Panama City Beach, Florida, under NAICS code 334419. The agreement incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses governing delivery, payment through the Wide Area Workflow system, and various administrative terms and conditions. The procurement process is overseen by the Procuring Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to ensure all regulatory representations and certifications are met for the supply of these critical parts.