Market Survey Notice for Procurement for AN/VIC-3 System

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
DLA-Aberdeen-25-014
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center, is conducting a market survey to acquire cable assemblies for the AN/VIC-3 Vehicle Intercommunication System used in Army ground vehicles. The procurement focuses on two specific National Stock Number (NSN) cable assemblies with part numbers A3206021-19 and A3206018-10, which are considered mission-essential for warfighter operations. Potential suppliers must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities through comprehensive documentation, including a detailed questionnaire, First Article Testing capabilities, previous government contract history, and data rights information. The government possesses a Level 3 technical data package (TDP) for these parts, which is available for release but subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Interested companies must submit their responses by December 24, 2024, via email to the specified technical points of contact and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office, with all technical data package requests required within 7 days of the posting date.

This sources sought announcement is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee contract award or reimburse response preparation costs. The primary objective is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and assess the potential for a small business set-aside. Companies wishing to receive the technical data package must have an active status in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (JCP) and complete a non-disclosure agreement. The government will use the gathered information to develop the most appropriate acquisition strategy and evaluate potential competitive procurement approaches. While no specific award value or quantity is mentioned, the opportunity involves critical communication system components for military ground vehicles. Potential respondents must provide their company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email and telephone information to be considered for further evaluation.

Notice text

DESCRIPTION -

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 Vehicle Intercommunication System (VIS), AN/VIC-3.

Requirements Description:

The above specified items are mission essential to the warfighter and are required for the Army vehicle operations. These items integrate with the AN/VIC-3 intercom system used as the Army’s intercommunication in ground vehicles.

The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is available for release. The TDP includes level 3. production information.

The following additional NAICS apply: N/A
 

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 5995-01-392-7363

NOMENCLATURE: Cable Assemblies

PART NUMBER: A3206021-19

CAGE: 80063

NSN: 5995-01-406-1171

NOMENCLATURE: Cable Assemblies

PART NUMBER: A3206018-10

CAGE: 80063

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services to submit information to show their capabilities to manufacture or supply the same or similar parts/services. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, First Article Testing (FAT) capabilities/results, information on previous Government contracts, and data rights.

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 12/24/2024

Technical Point of Contact: nick.youn.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: christopher.m.holzer@army.mil

DLA Aberdeen Small Business: smbizlandcols@dla.mil

TDP RECEIPT INSTRUCTIONS:
PLEASE NOTE: All requests for TDPs MUST be submitted to the DLA.Aberdeen.SourcesSought@dla.mil inbox within 7 days of the posting date of this SSA/MR request in order to allow time to verify JCP status. If your company does not have an approved DD2345, please reach out to JCP-ADMIN@dla.mil or visit https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/

INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS: The TDP for this acquisition is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All technical documents for this item include but is not limited to, test plans, test reports, drawings and specifications contains information that is subject to the controls defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). This information shall not be provided to non- U.S. persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States Department of State. A company wishing to receive the TDP must have an active status in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (JCP) and must complete the attached NDA. Please email our central inbox DLA.Aberdeen.SourcesSought@dla.mil with the Notice ID (DLA-Aberdeen-25-014) in the subject, the completed and signed NDA attached to the posting, a copy of your company's DD2345 (JCP), and a copy of your company’s CAGE verification in SAM (System for Award Management). Once the Government has received your NDA, and your company CAGE has been verified to have active status in JCP, we will upload the TDP to DoD SAFE https://safe.apps.mil/. You will then receive an email from DoD SAFE site with a link to the package ID and a password.

*PLEASE NOTE* The NDA signee and data custodian listed in JCP should be the same person. Please verify that the correct data custodian is listed in the JCP Portal and update if necessary.
Instructions for updating information and the link to the portal itself can be found at:

https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/

Files

File Type Posted
DLA-Aberdeen-25-014 Contractor Questionnaire.docx DOCX document
TDP RECEIPT INSTRUCTIONS.docx DOCX document
Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement.docx DOCX document

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