Market Survey for the Procurement of NSN 8130-12-358-4625 Cable Reel

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 REEL, CABLE.

Requirements Description:

The cable reel is a round, drum shaped object such as a spool used to carry various types of electrical wiring. The cable reel is used to accommodate the cables needed for the Electric Power Plant (EPP III) on the PATRIOT Missile Defense System. The EPP III is the main electric power source for the PATRIOT Missile Defense System. The cable reel must meet the requirements of the CECOM Purchase Description (PD) #”.  [DT1] The PD can be obtained by writing via email to david.teicher.civ@army.mil.The current source for the cable reel is VINCORION POWER SYSTEMS GMBH CAGE: D0857. We are looking for brand name or equal cable reel meeting the requirements of the PD, at a minimum. Detailed technical data for the manufacture or acceptance of this item is not available from the Army.

The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release. 

The following additional NAICS apply:
335929

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 8130-12-358-4625

NOMENCLATURE: Reel, Cable

PART NUMBER: 480.02.0047

CAGE: D0857

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can supply the listed parts or services to submit information to show their capability to supply the equivalent or better . At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire (shown below), information on previous Government and commercial contracts, data rights, etc..

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 Technical and Competition Advocate 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 Competition Advocate.

Please submit responses by 2/14/2025

Technical Point of Contact: david.teicher.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: james.m.stone1.civ@army.mil

DLA Aberdeen Small Business: smbizlandcols@dla.mil