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U.S. Department Of Defense·Indiana

SOURCES SOUGHT / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� PRODUCTION OF SURFACE SHIP SONAR DOMES AND WINDOWS

Closes 11/13/2026$500k – $2MRequest for Information
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Description

This Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) seeks market research from industry on the production of surface‑ship sonar domes and windows for the U.S. Navy. The Government is not soliciting proposals or quotations at this stage and will not pay for responses. The intent is to gauge capability, capacity, and interest among potential suppliers. • Identify firms capable of designing and fabricating sonar dome assemblies and associated glazing for naval vessels. • Assess current production capacity, lead‑times, and cost structures for these specialized marine components. • Gather information on technical expertise, past performance, and potential subcontracting arrangements. • Determine any regulatory or classification requirements impacting production. • Provide insight to shape future procurement strategy and potential follow‑on solicitations.

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Contact

Jonathan Dickinson

[email protected]

(812) 381-3639

Key dates

Opened
10/29/2026
Closes
11/13/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Information
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
334511
Solicitation №
N0016427SNC10

Budget estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

No award amount is disclosed because this is a market‑research RFI; however, if the follow‑on contract proceeds, production of sonar domes and windows for a surface fleet could run in the low‑ to mid‑million‑dollar range (e.g., $0.5 M–$2 M), depending on quantity, complexity, and integration requirements.

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