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Intent to Sole Source: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure 108 quantity Lubell LL 1424 HP, Underwater Acoustic Transducers for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project., on a sole source basis with Lubell Labs, Inc. in accordance with 41 United States Code 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

MVR requires transducers that meet certain design and performance specifications outlined below:

• Must be an omnidirectional, piezoelectric underwater acoustic transducer design to meet military grade construction (both are required to meet casing and coating Mil-C-5541 specification)


• Transducer can perform across frequency range (dB 1 re μPa @ 1 m).


• Frequency range of 200 Hz to 8000 Hz.


• Capable of producing over 180 dB 1 re μPa across the whole frequency range.


• Capable of operating underwater between depths of 9 to 40 feet without compensation.


• Transducers come with military grade, electric wet-mate connectors that allow user to make and break electrical connections both on the surface and underwater.


• Transducer housing capable of withstanding harsh environments.


• Transducer housing capable of withstanding corrosion.


• Capable of operating continuous playback driven at 75-80 Vrms, 14 Amps for at least 2 weeks, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter into a firm, fixed-price contract with Lubell Labs, Inc. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334310 with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 employees

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued. However, any business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give writing notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence shall be in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirements listed, and must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. In order to receive a Government award, a firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://sam.gov/). Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information.

Questions should be directed to Contract Specialist, Allison Longeville via email at Allison.a.johnson@usace.army.mil.

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