CM20118078 market research project

This is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of the sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of possible manufacturing sources for the NSN item listed below, other than the currently approved source(s).  Additional possible manufacturing sources are being sought.

At this time, the only approved sources of manufacture for the item listed are:

OEM                                       CAGE                           P/N

PHT Aerospace LLC          0KAA8                        15848

Oregon Aero, INC dba     0WY76                        83006DM

Oregon Aero, INC dba     0WY76                        83006E

The item is procured in accordance with the manufacturer’s CAGE code and Part Number under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1).  Specifications, plans or drawings are not available.

At this time, the Agency has no data, or inadequate data, available for evaluating the acceptability of alternate products.  Therefore, a source wishing to submit an alternate product for approval will not only need to submit copies of all drawings, specifications, or other data necessary to clearly describe the characteristics and features of the alternate product being offered; but must also furnish drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc., of the exact product currently approved, sufficient to establish that the alternate product seeking approval is equal to the current approved product.  Data submitted shall cover design, materials, performance, function, interchangeability, inspection and/or testing criteria, and other characteristics of the offered product.  Refer to DLAD 52.217-9002 for further details.

Please provide the name, location, and points of contact for any sources that are able to manufacture the item listed below and are interested in submitting data for the approval process.  Please provide the information to the Primary Point of Contact listed.

ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR NSN: 5965-01-416-9564

PARTS KIT, HEADSET

UNIT OF ISSUE: KIT

NO DATA IS AVAILABLE. THE ALTERNATE OFFEROR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE DATA PACKAGE INCLUDING DATA FOR THE APPROVED AND ALTERNATE PART FOR EVALUATION.