DLA-Aberdeen-25-037 SSA.docx

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SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

GUIDELINES

VERSION REVISIONS

Version

Original 10/12/2017

DRAFT Update 6/27/2023 Fixed spelling/grammatical errors throughout. Added response prompts in blue for easier template navigation and ease of use. Moved Description Instructions before Description Template. Changed order of sections to better match the flow of the Sam.Gov layout.

*Updated SSA Response Date Instructions to allow extra time when a TDP is to be provided.* Review update

DRAFT Update 11/7/2023

DRAFT Update 11/9/2023

DRAFT Update 6/17/2024 Updated vendor instructions/removed Competition Advocate requirements. Vendors should email DLA Land SB Office instead.

Made edits to the fill-in fields (formatting) Review update

The purpose of the Sources Sought Notice/Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) is to determine which capable business can perform the requirements of a planned contract. In addition, the request will focus on which small business industry partners can capably provide support.

The customer/procurement coordinator will request information through the contracting activity to make a capabilities assessment. The capability assessment is determined by the DEVCOM technical reviewer(s) that a business is either “capable” or “not capable” of performing the requirements that will be forthcoming in the solicitation. The information required below is only a starting point. A second goal of the SSA is to provide answers to questions raised at the Pre-CASS for which the Government does not know the answer. Take note of any Pre-CASS concerns where industry feedback is needed to move a procurement forward and be sure to include those concerns in the SSA.

The results of the sources sought announcement should be provided to your DEVCOM engineer for a capability review. The capability review and other pertinent information will be memorialized in the market research report (summarizing the SSA efforts, discussions and information gathering from the Pre-CASS period) and provided with the IGE and Pre-CASS documentation as the “initial ARP submission” to the contracting center. The SSA and all responses are attachments to the Market Research report.

Title: Market Survey Notice for Procurement of Headset-Microphones for AN/VIC-3 System

FSC/PSC: 5965

NAICS CODE: 334310

IS THIS A RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ACTION?

☐ Yes ☒No

RESPONSE DATE: 4/4/2025

DOES THE GOVERNMENT POSSESS THE TDP?

☐ Yes ☒No

PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:

Nick Youn nick.youn.civ@army.mil

SECONDARY POINT OF CONTACT:

Chris Holzer christopher.m.holzer@army.mil

ATTACHMENTS:

N/A

SYSTEM SUPPORTED: Vehicle Intercommunication System (VIS), AN/VIC-3

WEAPON SYSTEM DIRECTORATE: C3N

DESCRIPTION— Instructions

DESCRIPTION—Template

The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the Vehicle Intercommunication System (VIS), AN/VIC-3. These headset-microphones are in large and medium sizes manufactured by Racal Acoustics.

Requirements Description:

The above specified headset-microphones are mission essential to the warfighter and are required for the Army vehicle operations. These headset-microphones integrate with the AN/VIC-3 intercom system used as the Army’s intercommunication in ground vehicles.

The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release.

[Insert background information] The following additional NAICS apply: N/A [Insert same/similar NAICS]

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 5965-99-676-3675

NOMENCLATURE: Headset-Microphones

PART NUMBER: RA4000/6/1#H/20/D/271/F

CAGE: 7UU93

NSN: 5965-01-719-6034

NOMENCLATURE: Headset-Microphones

PART NUMBER: RA4000/6/1#J/20/D/271/F

CAGE: 7UU93

NSN: 5965-01-669-0250

NOMENCLATURE: Headset-Microphones

PART NUMBER: RA5001/1/1025

CAGE: 7UU93

[List description of services]

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services to submit information to show their capabilities to manufacture or supply the same or similar parts/services. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, First Article Testing (FAT) capabilities/results, information on previous Government contracts, and data rights.

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 SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (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 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 DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.

Please submit responses by 4/4/2025 Technical Point of Contact: nick.youn.civ@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: christopher.m.holzer.civ@army.mil DLA Aberdeen Small Business: smbizlandcols@dla.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTIONNAIRE— Instructions

Contractor Questionnaire Please complete the following questions. If a question does not apply, please enter N/A or non-applicable.

1. Provide a brief summary of your company and its core competencies.

2. Please provide the following Point of Contact information on all responses:

Company:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Phone Number:

Fax Numbers:

Email Address:

CAGE Code:

DUNS Number:

3. Describe your Company's past performance in the manufacturing and/or supplying of Racal Headsets: RA5000 & RA5001 in the past. Provide Contract Number, Point of Contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort.

4. Describe the qualifications of your engineering staff who have experience in the design and production of supplies similar in complexity and technology to Active Noise Reduction (ANR) headsets supporting military systems.

5. Describe your company's experience in identifying the test equipment for components similar in complexity and technology to what is used in AN/VIC-3.

6. Describe your company's experience and process for managing obsolescence issues.

7. Does your company maintain a Program and Assessment Tool to monitor and analyze the availability of components to allow clear and precise tracking of all obsolescence issues? If so, please elaborate on the Program and Assessment tool(s).

8. Describe your company's experience in identifying alternatives for unavailable or obsolete materials or components to mitigate obsolescence issues.

9. Discuss your company's capability to meet US Government delivery requirements for this specific product.

10. The Government prefers Long Term. Can your company meet the Government preference. If not, please describe what you are willing to provide.

11. The Government prefers IDIQ. Can your company meet the Government preference. If not, please describe what you are willing to provide or what you would prefer to provide. Please explain.

12. Do you have product(s) or keep products in stock?

13. Are there any vendors in your supply chain that you are concerned would prevent you from meeting the Government delivery schedule? – If so, please describe the company and what steps you are taking or have taken to mitigate. If it is a Government-directed source, please describe any other vendors that may have the capability to meet the delivery schedule.

Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 9 Version: October 2017 Revised: June 17, 2024