Description
The U.S. Navy’s NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego seeks a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to design, fabricate, integrate, and deliver a specialized “cryophone” (cPhone) acoustic recording instrument for Arctic ice‑sheet deployment. The instrument must provide four‑channel high‑rate (≥96 kHz) recordings across 1 Hz‑48 kHz, 10 V/g sensor sensitivity, operate down to –50 °F, endure 12 months, store raw data locally, perform onboard statistical/Fourier analysis, and relay reduced data daily via Iridium satellite. Two prototype units are required by 1 Jan 2027, followed by six final units by 31 July 2027, with ongoing testing, troubleshooting, and design modifications. The effort spans 12 months from award and targets support of NPS oceanographic research.
• Sole‑source award to Loggerhead Instruments (CAGE 5KBN4) – market research notice to identify any other capable sources.
• NAICS 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing.
• Delivery deadline: 1 Jan 2027 for prototypes; final units by 31 July 2027.
• Minimum contractor qualifications: 20 years in underwater acoustic recorder design/manufacture, recognized expert status (e.g., ASA Fellow), PhD in oceanography or related field.
• No government‑furnished property; work performed under commercial acquisition procedures.