Environmental Node Instrumentation for Acoustic data Collection (ENIAC) System
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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's NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, on behalf of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), intends to procure an Environmental Node Instrumentation for Acoustic data Collection (ENIAC) System. This Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for one complete ENIAC system, crucial for maintaining underwater acoustic data collection capabilities. Quotations are due by June 22, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for one (1) complete ENIAC system, which includes hydrophone recorders, sensors, buoys, transponders, and dedicated laptops. The system is needed to replace an existing End-of-Life (EOL) system, preventing degraded capability for critical underwater acoustic data collection, particularly impacting Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).
Key components and quantities include:
- Two (2) Multi-Channel Hydrophone Recorders
- Forty (40) Hydrophones
- Thirty (30) Depth Sensors
- Two (2) Spar Buoy - Mooring Systems
- Ten (10) Underwater Transponders
- Four (4) Laptops
- Thirty (30) Single Channel Hydrophone Recorders
Vendors must provide datasheets for all specified components and indicate whether an internal or external depth sensor is provided. Delivery is required within sixty (60) days after contract award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Small Business Size Standard: 800 employees).
- Product Service Code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment).
- Place of Performance: Mississippi (MS), United States.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Quotations Due: June 22, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT.
- Questions Due: June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Ms. Rachel Appleby (rachel.a.appleby.civ@us.navy.mil) and Ms. Stephanie Lent (stephanie.r.lent.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Evaluation Basis: Award will be based on price, with a potential price/past performance tradeoff if past performance information indicates a lower price quote may not represent the best value.
Contact Information
- Primary: Rachel Appleby, rachel.a.appleby.civ@us.navy.mil, 7712293608
- Secondary: Stephanie Lent, stephanie.r.lent.civ@us.navy.mil, 7712290253