UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC RECORDER

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for an underwater acoustic recorder with specific requirements for deployment depth, storage capacity, and recording duration. The device must meet government specifications and is intended for acoustic monitoring applications. Interested vendors should refer to the attached RFQ for detailed requirements and amendments. The deadline for submissions is November 19, 2025.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: N6660426Q0054
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: November 19, 2025
Response Deadline: November 21, 2025
NAICS Code: 334515 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 5835
Issuing Office: NUWC DIV NEWPORT
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE NAVY
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Maria Diaz-Sotomayor
City: NEWPORT
State: RI
ZIP Code: 02841-1703
AI Product/Service: product

Description

Please see attached RFQ for details about this opportunity.

11/12/2025 AMENDMENT 0001

Solicitation amended to clarify the required item as Underwater Acoustic Recorder.

11/13/2025 AMENDMENT 0002

Solicitation amended to answer questions from industry.

QUESTION: What is the deployment depth for these recorders?

ANSWER: 50-70 MAX

11/13/2025 AMENDMENT 0003

Solicitation amended to answer questions from industry. As a result of this modification the RFQ has been amended to include all minimum requirements.

QUESTION: Are you looking for a recording and data logging device for acoustic monitoring, or exploring something aligned with positioning, tracking, or vehicle based operations?

ANSWER: Recording and data logging device for acoustic monitoring.

11/14/2025 - AMENDMENT 0004

Solicitation amended to answer questions from industry.

QUESTION: Could you please confirm whether these recorders are intended to be mounted on a seabed frame or if they will be mounted on a vessel?

ANSWER: They are intended to be mounted on a riverbed frame.

11/18/2025 - AMENDMENT 0005

Solicitation amended to answer questions from industry and to provide a 1x time extension to the solicitation until November 19, 2025 1200 EST.

QUESTION: We have a French vendor that could provide the necessary hardware, shipped to MAI in the US/inventoried here/configured here; and likely hand delivered (or shipped if preferable) to NUWC. Would this be an acceptable approach assuming all other aspects of RFQ are satisfied?

ANSWER: Quoted items must meet Government's Minimum Specifications IAW RFQ.

QUESTION: How will the recorders be deployed ? Would mounting brackets (mooring frame) be necessary ?

ANSWER: In a custom frame or mounts; it does not have to be provided as part of this requirement.

QUESTION: Do you need 2TB or 4 TB for storage capacity ?

ANSWER: Min. 2TB. Typical sampling rate minimum 256 kS/s

QUESTION: At what depth will recorders be deployed?

ANSWER: 50-70m

QUESTION: What is the frequency range of interest?

ANSWER: 20 Hz - 150 kHz

QUESTION: Does it need to be able to record 150days or the battery life of 150days only?

ANSWER: 150 days of continuous recording minimum.

11/19/2025- AMENDMENT 0006

Amendment to offer clarification to minimum specifications and extend response time. Please see attached N6660426Q00540006 for details.

Key dates

November 19, 2025Posted Date
November 21, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

underwater acoustic recorder data logging device acoustic monitoring marine technology

Frequently asked questions

UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC RECORDER is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.