Brand Name or Equal: GeoSpectrum Technologies Transducers
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NUWC DIV NEWPORT, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for GeoSpectrum Technologies M72-300 C-Bass Transducers or equal. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation seeks specific transducers and related components. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of:
- One (1) C-Bass Transducer, Part # M72-300 (or equal)
- One (1) Gallon Passive Pressure Compensation, Part # 10 (or equal)
- One (1) Electrical Extension Cable, Part # M150 (or equal)
Minimum specifications for the transducer include:
- Physical: Max operating depth 80m, max survival depth 1280m, mass 9 Kg, dimensions (thickness 1m, diameter 22cm).
- Acoustic: Resonance Frequency 300 Hz, Max SPL 187 dB re 1 micro-Pa at 1m, Transmitting range 10 Hz - 4 kHz, omni-directional directivity.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 334419, Size Standard 750 employees).
- Period of Performance: 5 months after award for all CLINs.
- Delivery: F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.
- Place of Performance: Newport, RI.
Submission & Evaluation
- Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Required Submission Items:
- Quote for brand name or equal product.
- Proof of US shipment (no drop shipping).
- Proof of new products (no gray market).
- Point of Contact, Contractor CAGE Code.
- Quote validity for at least 60 days.
- Considerations: Past performance information will be considered.
- Eligibility: Active registration in SAM is required prior to award.
- Submission Deadline: Electronically via email by Friday, June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Additional Notes
Incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through FAR 2026-01, March 13, 2026. DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 requires a unique item identifier (UID) for delivered items costing $5,000.00 or more. Government payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). For questions, contact Maria Diaz-Sotomayor at maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil.