DLA-Aberdeen-25-44 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 for Procurement of NSN 6140-01-534-3856, BB-2001A/U CSEL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

FSC/PSC: 6140 - BATTERIES, RECHARGEABLE

NAICS CODE: 335910 – Battery Manufacturing

IS THIS A RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ACTION?

☐ Yes ☒No

RESPONSE DATE: 4/25/2025

DOES THE GOVERNMENT POSSESS THE TDP?

☒ Yes ☐No

PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:

Laura Cristo laura.m.cristo.civ@army.mil

SECONDARY POINT OF CONTACT:

Ari Herman ari.c.herman.civ@army.mil

ATTACHMENTS:

[Enter attachment names]

SYSTEM SUPPORTED: AN/PRQ-7 CSEL radio

WEAPON SYSTEM DIRECTORATE: CAPD

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 CSEL Radio

Requirements Description:

Battery that powers radio available for conditional release production.

The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is available for conditional release. The TDP includes performance-based specification information.

The following additional NAICS apply:

N/A

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 6140015343856

NOMENCLATURE: BB-2001 AU CSEL Rechargeable Battery

PART NUMBER: BT-70581CE

CAGE: 94756

[List description of services]

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can supply the listed parts or services to submit information to show [insert text as appropriate: their capability 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; include a brief description of recent efforts to produce this item or similar.

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 4/25/2025 Technical Point of Contact: laura.m.cristo.civ@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: ari.c.herman.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 BB-2001A/U CSEL Rechargeable Battery 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 produce the BB-2001A/U CSEL Rechargeable Battery.

5. Describe your company's experience in identifying the test equipment for components similar in complexity and technology to what is used in testing the BB-2001 AU CSEL Rechargeable Battery.

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. Please describe the term of pricing and contract type you are willing to provide.

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

12. 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.

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