This solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for sonar transponders, with a 5-year base period. The procurement is unrestricted, and evaluation will equally weight Price, Past Performance, and Delivery. The contract involves a critical application item with hazardous material and includes a Government Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) requirement. Suppliers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offers must be submitted in writing.

The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research for a potential future procurement of a specific sonar transponder (NSN 5845-015442032). The work involves the new manufacture of the item, including component procurement, inspection, testing, and shipping, with an estimated requirement of 74 to 300 units. Four approved sources and their specific part numbers are listed. This is a sources sought notice only, not a solicitation, and responses are voluntary. Based on the responses, the eventual procurement may be set aside for small businesses or conducted as full and open competition.