GTI Hydrophones

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to GEOSPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATEDof NOVA, SCOTIA to furnish:

1. M36 -100 Hydrophones

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811310 with the size standard of #1250.   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is J066.

This amendment is issued to incorporate DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (AUG 2025), into the combined synopsis/solicitation.

The quotation due date is hereby extended from 10/22/2026 to 30 October 2026, 5pm Eastern Time.

 All other terms and conditions of Solicitation No. N0017327Q5602 remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of this amendment with their quotation.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. 

Applicable FAR and DFARS Provisions and Clauses

DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (AUG 2025), is incorporated by reference and applies to this solicitation and any resulting award.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within ___/___ calendar days of the publication of this notice.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The resulting contract may require compliance with Department of Defense duty-free entry requirements for qualifying foreign supplies shipped into the United States.

The point of contact is: Andrea Graves , email: andrea.l.graves6.civ@us.navy.mil.  

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-Q-5601 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.