MATCAT 74 Market Research for Purchase of T2C2 components

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 Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) System.

Requirements Description:

Parts to be procured consist of a power supply, a radome inflation control, antenna subassembly, equipment chassis, and a communication modem. These parts are essential for proper functioning of the T2C2 system. The T2C2 system is an easily transportable satellite terminal that allows for high-bandwidth communications.

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

With regards to the following NIINs: 016863260, 016924082, 016948966, 016962971, 016642858, 016782273, and 016610869 they are all sourced from GATR Technologies. Currently the government does not have rights to the TDP, so providing detailed drawings as a manufacturing reference is not a possibility. Additionally, GATR Technologies currently has and defends, its patent for the GATR T2C2 system. The patent number is 9276306 and it was filed in 2013.

For NIIN 017058483, GATR Technologies was the previous supplier.  The current supplier is Tampa Microwave. This NSN is under proprietary classification, so a TDP is unable to be supplied to prospective manufacturers. The current purchasing part number is SCOUT-81030-001. No other companies appear to manufacture or provide the listed part for purchase.

The NIIN for the Electrical-Electronic Equipment Chassis, 016642073, was previously supplied by GATR Technologies under part number T2C2-12057. The current supplier is Pacific Star under part number, PS400-CHAS-4-002. This part is proprietary, with research showing no other options for purchase or manufacturing.

The NIIN for the Interface Unit, Commo, 016643122, was previously supplied by GATR Technologies under part number T2C2-12059. The current supplier is Pacific Star under part number, PS442-20. This part is proprietary, with research showing no other options for purchase or manufacturing.

The procurement for the following stated NIINs is for a one-time buy. The approximate quantities for government procurement will be stated in the list of NIINs.  All NIINs listed for purchase belong to the T2C2 Family of Terminals. These terminals were originally designed and manufactured by GATR Technologies. The T2C2 Family of Terminals is a group of inflatable satellite terminals. Two models of satellites are procured by the government, the T2C2 Lite and Heavy. The primary vendor for these NIINs is GATR Technologies.  Other manufacturer for these NIINs include Pacific Star Communications and Tampa Microwave.

Items and / or Services to be Procured:

NIIN: 016610869

NOMENCLATURE: Amplifier-Power Supply

QTY: 15 units

CAGE: 3XWN1

NIIN: 016863260

NOMENCLATURE: Communications Modem

QTY: 27 units

CAGE: 3XWN1

NIIN: 016924082

NOMENCLATURE: Radome Inflation Control

QTY: 32 units

CAGE: 3XWN1

NIIN: 016948966

NOMENCLATURE: Antenna Subassembly

QTY: 45 units

CAGE: 3XWN1

NIIN: 016962971

NOMENCLATURE: Antenna Subassembly

QTY: 15 units

CAGE: 3XWN1

NIIN: 017058483

NOMENCLATURE: Communications Modem

QTY:  15 units

CAGE: 6PH44

NIIN: 016782273

NOMENCLATURE: Waveguide Horn

QTY:  4 units

CAGE:3XWN1

NIIN: 016642073

NOMENCLATURE: Electrical-Electronic Equipment Chassis

QTY: 15 units

CAGE:1RZG3

NIIN: 016643122

NOMENCLATURE: Interface Unit, Commo

QTY:  9 units

CAGE:1RZG3

Supply

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 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.

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 4/5/2024

Technical Point of Contact: Nicholas.m.emelio.civ@army.mil

Competition Advocate Point of Contact: mary.shearer@dla.mil