Market Survey for MX-12607 Image Intensifier Assembly
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DLA-Aberdeen25-040
- Agency
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Land and Maritime
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- Brandon Hepner brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil
- DLA Land and Maritime SBO smbizlandcols@dla.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for the MX-12607 Image Intensifier Assembly, a critical component of the AN/AVS-6 night vision system used by U.S. Military pilots. The Army is seeking suppliers capable of producing 2,158 Image Intensifier Tubes (NSN: 5855-01-692-7710) over a 5-year period, with detailed technical specifications available upon request. Potential contractors must submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their manufacturing capabilities, including questionnaires, evidence of previous government and commercial contracts, and proof of technical competence. Evaluation criteria will focus on the supplier's ability to provide a physically and functionally compliant component, with acceptable documentation such as test results, purchase orders, or vendor statements. The market research response deadline is April 11, 2025, with all submissions required to be emailed to Brandon Hepner at brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil.
This sources sought announcement is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee a contract award, but instead aims to assess the competitive landscape and potential small business opportunities. No specific set-aside has been designated for this procurement at this stage. The government will use the gathered information to determine if responsible sources exist and develop an appropriate acquisition strategy. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement involves an estimated 2,158 image intensifier tubes over five years, targeting manufacturers in the Electronic Component Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334419) with expertise in night vision equipment. The technical point of contact emphasizes that no phone inquiries will be accepted, and all communication must be conducted via email through the specified government channels. Interested suppliers must provide their company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email and telephone information to be considered.
Notice text
Sources sought to provide the government with the MX-12607 Image Intensifier Assembly (NSN: 5855-01-692-7710) Part Number: A3314408-6, for the U.S. Military. The AN/AVS-6 is a helmet mounted or hand-held binocular that provides the capability for pilots to fly in terrain flight modes at night. The system amplifies ambient light (moon, stars, skyglow, etc.) so the viewed scene becomes clearly visible, enabling improved night vision, The Image Intensifier is the component responsible for amplifying light.
Requirements Description:
The United States Army is looking for sources with the ability to provide the MX-12607 Image Intensifier Tube, (NSN: 5855-01-692-7710) Part Number: A3314408-6, for the AN/AVS-6.
The Government requires an estimated quantity of 2,158 MX-12607 Image Intensifier Tubes (NSN: 5855-01-692-7710) over a 5-year period. The Government possesses detailed drawings and performance specifications for this item. These can be made available upon request. 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.
Suppliers capable of supplying these items, in accordance with the government data package and in the quantities specified above should contact the government before April 11th, 2025. Submissions can be sent to brandon.t.hepner.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 Brandon Hepner at brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil.
Items and/or Services to Be Procured:
NSN: 5855-01-692-7710
NOMENCLATURE: Image Intensifier Tube
PART NUMBER: A3314408-6
CAGE: 55311
Requested Response Information:
We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services to submit information to show their capability. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, information on previous Government and commercial contracts, and evidence that the item can be provided.
In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact 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 Technical Point 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 Competition Advocate.
Please submit responses by 4/11/2025
Technical Point of Contact: Brandon Hepner (brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil)
DLA Aberdeen Small Business: smbizlandcols@dla.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DLA-Aberdeen-25-040 Contractor Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document |
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