Launcher Hard Drives

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal has issued a sole source special notice for the procurement of specialized launcher hard drives. This notice announces ACC-RSA's requirement for Mountain Secure Systems to provide 4 Solid State Drives (SSDs) with highly specific technical specifications including 240GB SLC SATA capacity, Lockheed Martin part number 15001140-501, leaded designation, and Parylene conformal coating with CSA/SP1 certification. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i) as a sole source acquisition, with Mountain Secure Systems identified as the only vendor capable of meeting all specified requirements. The drives are essential for the Element (TEC) Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Laboratory operations supporting the United States Ballistic Missile Defense System. The notice was posted on August 4, 2025, with a response deadline of August 8, 2025.

The primary objective of this special notice is to maintain critical data collection capabilities for the BMDS through the procurement of specialized hard drives that can withstand ruggedized operating conditions and meet specific certification requirements. Market research conducted in June 2025 determined that major manufacturers like Samsung, Micron, and SanDisk could not provide drives meeting the unique combination of SLCND technology, ruggedization requirements, leaded components, and the specific LMCO part number. While this is designated as a sole source procurement, the notice allows all responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for agency consideration by the August 8, 2025 deadline. The government emphasizes that using alternative vendors could compromise system compatibility and negatively impact the lab's ability to save critical data from real-world and test events. The procurement utilizes NAICS code 334111 for Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and the government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by parties responding to this notice.