Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Solesource Tender in USA - 148138080

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Solesource Contract

Deadline: 03 Sep 2026

Posting Date: 28 Aug 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 148138080

Document Ref. No.: 140802-26-0601

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), requires one (1) Klein armored side scan sonar cable, 0.40-inch BHD, 350 meters, P/N 14104200-350M, and one (1) compatible cable termination kit, BHD armored coax 0.40-inch, P/N 14102947, for NOAA Ship THOMAS JEFFERSON. The cable and termination kit are required for use with the Government-owned Klein 5900 v1 and v2 side scan sonar system. Required delivery is on or before October 13, 2026, to the Marine Operations Center - Atlantic, 439 W York Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. These supplies will be provided by Klein Marine Systems, Inc., located at 65 Parker Street, Suite 5, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950.
Klein Marine Systems, Inc. is the manufacturer of the Klein 5900 v1 and v2 side scan sonar system. The required replacement cable must interface with the existing Klein TPU and towfish, termination and tow-point attachment hardware, and the installed CLARS side scan winch and sheaves. The cable termination must also be compatible with either Focal or Alpha 8-pin sliprings.
The existing CLARS winch and sheaves are sized for a 0.40-inch cable, and the Klein 5900 v1 and v2 system requires a 50-ohm impedance match. The Government is operating near the transmission-loss limits of the cable, making the electrical and mechanical tolerances critical. Use of a cable that has not been specifically manufactured and configured for this equipment would introduce substantial uncertainty regarding signal integrity, telemetry performance, mechanical termination, and compatibility with the existing winch and slipring arrangement. A non-compatible cable could result in data loss, system failure, damage to Government equipment, or loss of the towed sonar asset.
The Government is not aware of any other source reasonably available that can provide the required cable and termination kit at the level of compatibility and performance required...
Notice ID: 140802-26-0601

Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of

Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)

Sub-tier: national oceanic and atmospheric administration

Product Service Code: 5995 - cable, cord, and wire assemblies: communication equipment

NAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: sep 18, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

Documents

 Tender Notice