US-FED-00000399691 - OEM ACOUSTIC MODEM - Deadline November 13,2026

The original Special Notice, N00173–27–Q–5603, closed on 30 October 2026. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is reposting this requirement under N00173–27–Q–5603–1 to correct the omission of the brand–name–only and intended sole–source information from the original notice.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 for a solicitation package will not be honored.The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole–source purchase order to DelResearch LLC (also identified as DELRESEARCH LLC), Sandwich, Massachusetts, to furnish the following:CLIN Description QuantityOEM 32–Channel Hydrophone Acoustic ModemThis requirement is Brand name only for the DelResearch LLC Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) 32–channel hydrophone acoustic modem. The DelResearch LLC OEM modem is required to meet the Government`s minimum requirements for compatibility, interoperability, configuration, and continuity with existing Government equipment and systems. No substitute, alternate, or equivalent product will satisfy the Government`s minimum requirements.Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. DelResearch LLC is the only responsible source known to the Government that can provide the required OEM 32–channel hydrophone acoustic modem and meet all applicable technical, delivery, and support requirements.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511, with a size standard of 1250. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5845.This purchase will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.106–1(b)(1), soliciting from a single source because only one source is reasonably available.Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within [insert number] calendar days after publication of this notice. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that the respondent can furnish the exact DelResearch LLC OEM 32–channel hydrophone acoustic modem and that competition would be advantageous to the Government.Information received will be considered solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with providing capability information.Please reference Notice of Intent N00173–27–Q–5603–1 in all correspondence and in the subject line of email responses. Reference to the original notice number, N00173–27–Q–5603, may also be included for continuity.