This is a firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacture of a specific submarine cable assembly that must be mercury-free and comply with detailed military standards and drawings. The work requires the contractor to be a certified source under specific NAVSEA manuals (PRO-020 and PRO-030), and non-approved sources must submit a source approval request with their proposal. The government includes an option to increase the quantity by a specified percentage via modification 365 days after award, and evaluation for award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price inclusive of that option. No specific budget or location for performance is detailed in the provided description.

The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Teledyne Instruments Inc., for the procurement of 35 cable assemblies. This is a sources sought notice, and all responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Proposals received within 15 days after the publication of this notice will be considered. The performance location is Philadelphia, PA. Source approval is required, and award will not be delayed pending the approval of a new source.