Light Interference Filters (LIF) for Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (ENVG) PSQ-20B

The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the new Light Interference Filter (LIF) to for the ENVG PSQ-20B. The ENVG is a night vision system that amplifies ambient light and provides improved night vision.

The Government possesses a limited technical data package (TDP) for the part. The TDP is available for conditional release per distribution statement. The TDP includes conceptual information. This is not for a developmental effort. Alternate designs must be approved by Product Manager- Soldier Maneuver Sensors (PM-SMS). This is not a solicitation. This is only an estimate and will not bind the contractor or the Government in any way or at any time into a contract with any of the specified terms below.

The following additional NAICS apply: 334290

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 5855-01-611-2113

NOMENCLATURE: Light Interference Filter (LIF)

PART NUMBER: OFM-2021-A1

CAGE: 0B107

The Government requires an estimated quantity* of 1000-5000 LIF, (NSN: 5855-01-611-2113) over a 5-year period.

*Quantities listed are estimations and not a guarantee. Final quantities will be determined at time of solicitation.

Suppliers who are capable of supplying this item should contact the government before June 19, 2025. Submissions must be sent to matthew.n.eberhardt.civ@army.mil. Responses must include a list of items the supplier is able to produce or source as well as documentation that the supplier can provide the army with a physically and functionally component from the list above. Examples of such documentation can be test results, copy of purchase orders if the supplier was a vendor to the listed source, or a statement from listed source demonstrating that the supplier can provide the Army a solution. For more information contact Matthew Eberhardt at matthew.n.eberhardt.civ@army.mil & Brandon Hepner at brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil.

The Government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Therefore any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor's expense.

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts to submit information to show a list of items the supplier is able to produce or source as well as documentation that the supplier can provide the army with a physically and functionally component from the list above.. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire.

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 Points of Contact at the email addresses 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 Technical Point of Contact and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.

Please submit responses by 6/9/2025

Technical Point of Contact: matthew.n.eberhardt.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil