Sources_Sought_Announcement.pdf

The Defense Logistics Agency Land ‐ Warren (DLA Land – Warren), on behalf of the Army Integrated

Logistics Supply Center (ILSC), intends to acquire Wire Ring Race Kits in support of the M1 Abrams Tank.

Requirements Description:

NOUN: WIRE RING RACE KIT

NSN: 1015‐01‐628‐8229

PART NUMBER: 57K6506

The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP [is available at:

https://www.fbo.gov/fedteds/SPRDL118R0522. Interested parties will be required to request explicit access.

The following additional NAICS apply: 332994 – Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories

Manufacturing.

Requested Response Information:

Sources that can manufacture or supply the listed parts or services are requested to submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar parts; their capability to supply the same or similar services. At a minimum, information submitted should include but is not limited to the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, drawings, test results, and information on previous

Government and commercial contracts.

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 POC 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 POC listed below.

Please submit responses by Friday August 17, 2018.

Contract Specialist: Morris Belleville: morris.belleville@dla.mil

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 the 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 the Wire Ring Race Kits, NSN 1015‐01‐628‐8229 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 application similar in complexity and technology to the Wire Ring Race Kits, NSN 1015‐01‐628‐8229.

5. Describe your company's experience in identifying the test equipment for components similar in complexity and technology to what is used in the Wire Ring Race Kits, NSN 1015‐01‐628‐8229.

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 delivery requirements for this specific product.