# Bolt Beranek and Newman (BBN) Sole Source Services for Undersea Acoustic Data Collection, Processing, and Analysis

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n660426q0434

- Solicitation number: N660426Q0434
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NUWC Div Newport (N66604)
- NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services
- Product or service code: R425 Engineering and Technical Services
- First posted: July 22, 2026
- Last posted: August 26, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7727b4d751944c6db1231f1d3f702125/view

## Description

**Amendment 0001:** The purpose of this amendment is to amend SOW task 4.3.7 from a base requirement to an Option and incorporate option clause 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. NUWCDIVNPT requires procurement of Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Bolt Beranek and Newman (BBN) Sole Source Services for undersea acoustic data collection, processing, and analysis during a scheduled Government Fleet Exercise in accordance with the Attached combined Solicitation/synopsis.

Their specific hardware is already engineered to interface seamlessly with the Government’s undersea fiber optic cable architecture. In addition, BBN is executing concurrent activities on behalf of the Government at the designated exercise location. Introducing a second, separate contractor to perform this specific acoustic measurement task would cause logistical interference, require duplicate mobilization/demobilization costs, and create unacceptable schedule risks during a complex, multi-asset naval exercise.

The required rapid deployment timeline precludes any other vendor from meeting the requirement without causing a schedule failure and exorbitant duplicative costs. As such, BBN is the only source capable of meeting the Government's requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

## Publications

- July 22, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 42e468e61d7147c3aa8aca100464bc4d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/42e468e61d7147c3aa8aca100464bc4d/view
- August 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 660f83c7483a4b2cb02c856e28da5406. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/660f83c7483a4b2cb02c856e28da5406/view
- August 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 7727b4d751944c6db1231f1d3f702125. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7727b4d751944c6db1231f1d3f702125/view

## Points of contact

- Hannah Murphy, Hannah.l.murphy7.civ@us.navy.mil, 4018328020

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