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NSN 1H-5845-016868576-WN, TDP VER 004, QTY 251 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. This part requires 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/repair knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition/repair of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. 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.Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), Qualified Product Databases (QPDs), Military Handbooks, and other standardized documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS) in Philadelphia, PA. NOTE: Patterns, Drawings, Deviation Lists, Purchase Descriptions, etc. are NOT stocked at DODSSP. Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from ASSIST-Online at: http://quicksearch.dla.mil/. Users may use ASSIST-Quick Search to search for and download available documents directly using standard browser software. Documents that are not available for downloading from ASSIST-Quick Search can be ordered from the DODSSP website using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard after obtaining a DODSSP Customer Account by following the registration procedures. Users who do not have access to the internet may contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179(DSN: 442-2667), or mail their requestDLA Document Services, Bldg. 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19111-5094.The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations or capability statements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements and is cited in each individual solicitation.Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to: Free Trade Agreements, if DFARS clause 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program, is included in the solicitation. The World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements, if DFARS clause 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements, is included in the solicitation. 9.205 Opportunity for qualification before award. (a) If an agency determines that a qualification requirement is necessary, the agency activity responsible for establishing the requirement must urge manufacturers and other potential sources to demonstrate their ability to meet the standards specified for qualification and, when possible, give sufficient time to arrange for qualification before award. The responsible agency activity must, before establishing any qualification requirement, furnish notice through the GPE. The notice must include- (1) Intent to establish a qualification requirement; (2) The specification number and name of the product; (3) The name and address of the activity to which a request for the information and opportunity described in 9.202(a)(2) should be submitted; (4) The anticipated date that the agency will begin awarding contracts subject to the qualification requirement; (5) A precautionary notice that when a product is submitted for qualification testing, the applicant must furnish any specific information that may be requested of the manufacturer before testing will begin; and (6) The approximate time period following submission of a product for qualification testing within which the applicant will be notified whether the product passed or failed the qualification testing (see 9.202(a)(4)). (b) The activity responsible for establishing a qualification requirement must keep any list maintained of those already qualified open for inclusion of additional products, manufacturers, or other potential sources. 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).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 submarines performance and overall steaalth capabilities. By utilizing improper molded Hydrophone Stave Assemblies mat erial, it could reduce the submarines acoustic signature, making it more detecttable by sonar systems. Ineffective material may not absorb or scatter sound waves effectively, allowing more sound to reflect off the submarines hull. This would increase the submarines 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 vendors facillity 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. This part requires 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/repair knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition/repair of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. 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.Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), Qualified Product Databases (QPDs), Military Handbooks, and other standardized documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS) in Philadelphia, PA. NOTE: Patterns, Drawings, Deviation Lists, Purchase Descriptions, etc. are NOT stocked at DODSSP. Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from ASSIST-Online at: http://quicksearch.dla.mil/. Users may use ASSIST-Quick Search to search for and download available documents directly using standard browser software. Documents that are not available for downloading from ASSIST-Quick Search can be ordered from the DODSSP website using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard after obtaining a DODSSP Customer Account by following the registration procedures. Users who do not have access to the internet may contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179(DSN: 442-2667), or mail their requestDLA Document Services, Bldg. 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19111-5094.The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations or capability statements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements and is cited in each individual solicitation.Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to: Free Trade Agreements, if DFARS clause 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program, is included in the solicitation. The World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements, if DFARS clause 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements, is included in the solicitation. 1. THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; (A) 35 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868573 WN, P/N 218069826 (B) 29 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868574 WN, P/N 218069824 (C) 183 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868575 WN, P/N 218069820 (D) 251 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868576 WN, P/N 218069822 (E) 141 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868577 WN, P/N 218069823 (F) 19 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868578 WN, P/N 218069821 (G) 32 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868579 WN, P/N 218069825 (H) 19 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868580 WN, P/N 218069829 (I) 19 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868581 WN, P/N 218069818 (J) 29 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868582 WN, P/N 218069817 (K) 35 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868583 WN, P/N 218069816 (L) 48 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868584 WN, P/N 218069815 (M) 29 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868585 WN, P/N 218069814 (N) 35 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868586 WN, P/N 218069828 (O) 29 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868587 WN, P/N 218069813 (P) 19 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868588 WN, P/N 218069827 (Q) 19 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868589 WN, P/N 218069819 (R) 19 EA OF HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY, NSN 1HM 5845 016868593 WN, P/N 218069830 2. THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IS N00104-23-R-NB89. TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION, YOU MAY CONTACT THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST LISTED BELOW AND PROVIDE YOUR CAGE CODE. HEATHER JONES EMAIL: HEATHER.JONES2@NAVY.MIL 3. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A PROPOSAL WHICH SHALL BE CONSIDERED IF IT IS SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOLICITATION. 4. IN ORDER FOR YOUR OFFER TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE ENTIRE RFP COMPLETED AND SIGNED, PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE/TIME LISTED ON THE RFP. 5. NECO OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 6. MILITARY PACKAGING IS REQUIRED AND WILL NOT BE WAIVED. 7. INTERESTED PARTIES MAY OBTAIN COPIES OF MILITARY AND FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS, QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST (QPLS), QUALIFIED PRODUCT DATABASES (QPDS), MILITARY HANDBOOKS, AND OTHER STANDARDIZED DOCUMENTS FROM THE DOD SINGLE STOCK POINT (DDOSP) AT DOCUMENT AUTOMATION AND PRODUCTION SERVICE(DAPS) IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. 8. BASED UPON MARKET RESEARCH, THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT USING THE POLICIES CONTAINED IN FAR PART 12, ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS, IN ITS SOLICITATIONFOR THE DESCRIBED SUPPLIES OR SERVICES. HOWEVER, INTERESTEDPERSONS MAY IDENTIFY TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THEIR INTEREST AND CAPABILITYTO SATISFY THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT WITH A COMMERCIAL ITEM WITHIN 15 DAYSOF THIS NOTICE. 9. THE ALL THE NSN'S LISTED ABOVE WILL REQUIRE ISO 9001 HIGHER LEVEL INSPECTION.

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