DLA Land at Aberdeen intends to issue a solicitation to procure four items that support the Driver's Vision Ebhancer (DVE) Abrams program.

DLA Land Aberdeen intends to issue an unrestricted solicitation for four NSNs that support the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VSA-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE). Specifications, plans or drawings relating to these items are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. Other than full and open competition in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, quote mark Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements quote mark , will be utilized. The only approved source is DRS RSTA Inc. (32865), The NSNs incorporated into this requirement are (1) 5855-01-588-3771, (2) 5855-01-599-3102, (3) 5340-01-599-2983 and (4) 5995-01-600-4075. These are non- commercial items. The items incorporated in this requirement support the newer Abrams spare parts. The solicitation will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 15 quote mark Contracting by Negotiation quote mark . The solicitation will be for a Firm Fixed Price, five-year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite- Quantity procurement with a five-year base period and no option periods, for various quantities. The ship to address and required delivery schedule will be provided at the time of solicitation issuance. Terms and conditions are FOB Destination, Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. The anticipated solicitation issue date is December 18, 2013. This date is an estimate and subject to change. Contact Mimi Kirkland for additional information relating to the NSNs included on this requirement via e-mail Mimi.Kirkland.civ@mail.mil or (443) 861-4538.