Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Horizontal Technology Insertion, B-Kit Spares
This Limited / Sole Source Justification Notice was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime for the acquisition of seven National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to the Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Horizontal Technology Insertion (HTI) system. The Government has identified Raytheon and DRS as the only known approved sources due to the lack of technical data package ownership, and plans to award multiple Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts with five base years. The overall contract value is estimated at $67 million.
SPRBL1-24-R-0001 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
9/19/24, 10:37 AM Market Survey for 2GF Horizontal Technology Insertion, B-Kit Spares
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC), intends to acquire spares to support the 2GF B-Kit Program.
Requirements Description:
The Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Horizontal Technology Insertion (HTI) program provides night-vision/electro-optical line replaceable units (LRUs) for infrared sight systems in various platforms. This sources sought announcement applies to the spares listed in Table 1. Currently, the spares listed are currently procured under several different contracts. Except for the short term procurments of the Objective Lens Module and the Advanced Video Processor Circuit Card, those contracts for sparesa are due to expire at the end of government fiscal year 2023.
Table 1, NSNs Covered Under this Sources Sought Announcement
NSN; Part Number; CAGE; Nomenclature; Contract Currently Procured Under
5855-01-464-1513; A3271798-2; 80063; Imager Assembly within Reusable Shipping Container; SPRBL1-18-D-0031 SPRBL1-18-D-0032
5855-01-538-6686; A3271807-2; 80063; Detector Cooler Bench Assembly, Block 1, Within Reusable Shipping Container; SPRBL1-18-D-0031 SPRBL1-18-D-0032
5855-01-538-6085; A3271808-2; 80063; Detector Cooler Bench Assembly, Block 1, XV Within Reusable Shipping Container; SPRBL1-18-D-0031 SPRBL1-18-D-0032
6650-01-538-5879; A3271829-2; 80063; Afocal Assembly, Notched Within Reusable Shipping and Storage Container; SPRBL1-18-D-0031 SPRBL1-18-D-0032
6650-01-676-1468; 6439506-1, 96214 3U331; Objective Lens Module; SPRBL1-22-P-0003
5855-01-490-9693; A3190634-1; 80063; Standard Advanced Dewar Assembly II; SPRBL1-18-D-0031 SPRBL1-18-D-0032
5998-01-672-0394; A3354966; 80063; Advanced Video Processor Circuit Card Assembly; SPRBL1-22-C-0005
5998-01-671-6549; A3354967; 80063; Export Advanced Video Processor Circuit Card Assembly; W909MY-19-D-0015
The following additional NAICS apply: 334418
Requested Response Information:
We request sources that can supply the items listed in Table 1 to submit information to show their capability to supply the same qualified part. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire and demonstrated capabability of supplying the listed items. Documentation must show the capability to supply qualified items, non-reoccurring engineering funding is not avaible for this effort.
In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number.
Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact:
This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought announcement (SSA) or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This SSA is for planning and market research purposes only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future.
All SSA responses should be emailed to the Technical and Competition Advocate Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the Competition Advocate.
Please submit responses by 31 January 2023.
Technical Point of Contact: richard.p.rossman2.civ@army.mil
Competition Advocate Point of Contact: DLA-Aberdeen – Bradley.Holtzapple@dla.mil
DLA-Aberdeen-23-027 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
12/27/22, 3:07 PM Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Horizontal Technology Insertion, B-Kit Spares
In accordance with FAR 5.2 this is a notice that DLA Land at Aberdeen anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a 5-Year Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), hardware, Indefinite Quanitity (IDIQ) contract. The proposed action is for the items listed below and total Best Estimated Quanitity (BEQ):
Hardware:
NSN: 5855-01-464-1513: Imager Assembly within Reusable Shipping Container P/N: A3271798-2, total BEQ: 675
NSN: 5855-01-538-6686: Detector Cooler Bench Assembly, Block 1, Within Reusable Shipping Container P/N: A3271807-2, total BEQ: 500
NSN: 5855-01-538-6085: Detector Cooler Bench Assembly, Block 1, XV Within Reusable Shipping Container P/N: A3271808-2, total BEQ: 375
NSN: 6650-01-538-5879: Afocal Assembly, Notched Within Reusable Shipping and Storage Container P/N: A3271829-2, total BEQ: 490
NSN: 5855-01-490-9693: Standard Advanced Dewar Assembly II P/N: A3190634-1, total BEQ: 375
NSN: 5998-01-672-0394: Advanced Video Processor (AVP) Circuit Card Assembly P/N: A3354966, total BEQ: 500
NSN: 5998-01-671-6549: Export Advanced Video Processor (XVAVP) Circuit Card Assembly P/N: A3354967, total BEQ: 50
The specific items being sought support sustainment and function of the Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Horizontal Technology Insertion B-Kit items. These items are manufactured for military use only and are not commercial therefore, FAR part 15 will apply to this solicitation. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 6.302. This acquisition will not be set aside for small businesses. DRS Network & Imaging Systems, (DRS), CAGE: 32865 and Raytheon Company, CAGE: 96214, are the original equipment manufacturers. The Government does not have rights to the complete technical data package for release. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Crouch (443) 417-6972, or Matthew.crouch@dla.mil.
Caution Notice: The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as “The Berry Amendment”) impose restrictions on the DoD’s acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and “specialty metals” (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014), including the materials and components thereof (other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with clothing), must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies.
SPRBL1-23-R-0022 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
6/15/23, 9:33 AM Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Horizontal Technology Insertion, B-Kit Spares
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking proposals for a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to procure various hardware components for the Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Horizontal Technology Insertion program. The required items include imager assemblies, detector cooler bench assemblies, afocal assemblies, standard advanced dewar assemblies, and advanced video processor circuit card assemblies. Offerors must meet technical, configuration management, and testing requirements outlined in the solicitation. Proposals will be evaluated on pricing, past performance, and compliance with delivery terms. The current solicitation closing date is April 26, 2024, with a 5-year base period of performance and no option years.
The solicitation does not include any set-aside designations. It identifies Raytheon and DRS as approved manufacturers for the required 2GF components. The overall contract ceiling is $165 million, to be awarded across multiple contracts with a minimum value of $100,000 per contract. The place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Interested offerors should contact the contracting officer, Matthew Crouch, with any questions.
SPRBL1-24-R-0001 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
11/21/23, 12:32 PM