Sources Sought - Doppler Navigation System 6-11-2024.pdf

US Army, Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Sources Sought Announcement for: Obsolescence Parts Substitution of the AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set

Robert Liang, robert.liang2.civ@army.mil, (443) 395-6392

This is a market survey to locate sources to mitigate the obsolescence of several parts within the AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set, herein known as the DNS. The DNS is installed and operated on the Army fleet of AH-64D/E Apache Helicopters. The Government intends to mitigate the obsolescence of several parts within the DNS to insure continued supply.

The NSNS for the systems are as follows:

System NSN: PN

DNS 6055-01-323-9061 P510A003-02

BAE Systems Corporation is the current source for the manufacture and repair of the DNS. The DNS is proprietary to BAE Systems Corporation. Any sources capable of mitigating the obsolescence must demonstrate they have had past experience with the DNS in the areas of system design, interface requirements, test and fault isolation, project parts/material usage and must have the necessary test equipment. Any responses must also show that the products will be able to obtain airworthiness release certification and will perform satisfactorily when used in its intended purpose by the U.S. Army.

The government does not possess the technical data package that defines form, fit and function of the Units. As such, the technical data package is not available for release.

Suppliers with the means of mitigating the obsolescence for the parts within the DNS must indicate so by writing to the C5ISR ES&I Avionics Branch, robert.liang2.civ@army.mil. All responses must be submitted by COB 4:30pm EST June 18, 2024. This market survey does not obligate the government to award a contract nor does it guarantee one.

Please complete the following questions in responses. If it does not apply, enter N/A

1) Please provide a brief summary of the company and its core competencies.

2) Please provide point of contact information on all responses below.

a. Address:

b. Point of Contact:

c. Phone Number:

d. Fax Numbers:

e. Email Address:

f. CAGE Code:

g. DUNS Number:

3) Describe your Company's past performance in the manufacturing, supplying, maintenance / repair of the DNS or similar items in the past to the U.S. Army. Provide Contract Number, Point mailto:robert.liang2.civ@army.mil mailto:robert.liang2.civ@army.mil 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, production and repair of applications similar in complexity and technology as the item.

5) Describe your company's experience in identifying the test equipment for components similar in complexity and technology to what is used in the description.

6) Describe your company's experience in 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 the alternatives for the unavailability of obsolete materials or components to mitigate obsolescence issues.

9) Discuss your company's capability in meeting US Government contracting delivery requirements.

This Request for Information (RFI) 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 to assist in making future acquisition strategy decisions. This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this RFI.