TC4047 Hydrophones (Intent to Sole Source with Teledyne Reson, Inc.)

The Nuwc Division Newport, an office under the Department of Defense, issued award notice N6660420P8396 for the procurement of 48 Teledyne RESON TC4047 Miniature Hydrophones. This contract action was not awarded competitively, as Teledyne Reson, Inc. was identified as the sole source capable of meeting the specific form, fit, and function requirements necessary for the project. The decision to utilize a sole-source procurement was based on the determination that alternative sourcing would lead to significant operational setbacks, including estimated delays of 18 to 24 months and additional costs totaling approximately 245,000 dollars. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 and was managed by the office located in Newport, Rhode Island.