# HYDROPHONE HANDLE Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016426q0252 - Solicitation number: N0016426Q0252 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: NSWC Crane (N00164) - NAICS: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 5845 Underwater Sound Equipment - Place of performance: Crane, Indiana - First posted: July 28, 2026 - Last posted: July 28, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c2514bd98bce43a1a716332c1168a702/view ## Description N00164-26-Q-0252 – SOLE SOURCE –HYDROPHONE HANDLE– FSG 5845 - NAICS 334511 ISSUE DATE 28 JUL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 04 AUG 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Hydrophone Backing Plates. The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with, Brownstown Quality Tool & Automation, LLC, Brownstown, IN, D&D Automation, Terre Haute, IN, and Stark Precision Machine, Terre Haute, IN, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is limited competition because the program is required to source materials from previously tested and approved vendors. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via https://sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time as the solicitation is posted. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0252 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to cierra.n.vaughn2civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 04 AUG 2026 4:00PM EASTERN TIME. ## Publications - July 28, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice c2514bd98bce43a1a716332c1168a702. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c2514bd98bce43a1a716332c1168a702/view ## Points of contact - Cierra Vaughn, cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016426q0252.