Sources Sought Announcement for Procurement of Spare Parts for Common Sensor Payload (AN/AAS-53A), NSN 5855-01-641-5099.

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
DLA-Aberdeen-25-055
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 is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to acquire spare parts for the Common Sensor Payload (AN/AAS-53A), a multi-sensor electro-optic infrared sensor with laser designator capabilities manufactured by Raytheon Company. The procurement involves 13 specific National Stock Number (NSN) components, including range finders, gimbals, optical assemblies, motors, and access covers used in aerial platform sensor systems. The government seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of manufacturing or supplying these specialized components, with a focus on determining market availability and competitive potential. Interested contractors must submit responses by May 2, 2025, including company details, CAGE code, and technical point of contact information. Respondents are required to provide documentation such as questionnaires, drawings, test results, previous contract information, and data rights to demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities.

The Sources Sought Announcement is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee contract award or reimburse response preparation costs. The government intends to use the gathered information to assess potential acquisition strategies, including the possibility of a small business set-aside. To receive the Technical Data Package, companies must have an active Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (JCP) status, complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The technical data package includes level 2 developmental information and is available for conditional release. While no specific award value or quantity is mentioned, the procurement targets critical components for a sophisticated aerial sensor system used in reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and target designation missions. Potential suppliers will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and ability to meet government specifications for these specialized aerospace and defense components.

Notice text

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 Common Sensor Payload (CSP), NSN 5855-01-641-5099. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Raytheon Company (McKinney, TX), producer of the Multi – Spectral Targeting System product line of sensors..

Requirements Description:

The CSP is a turreted, multi-sensor, Electro-Optic Infrared Sensor with a Laser Designator designed to provide the user with day/night imaging capabilities for reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and target designation. The CSP’s capabilities consist of, but are not limited to; operating day or night in all weather and at various altitudes, detecting and recognizing operationally meaningful targets at survivable standoff ranges, providing the location coordinates and auto tracking of designated targets, displaying continuous high resolution imagery, and deliver ordinance within acceptable targeting parameters from a manned or unmanned aerial platform.

The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is available for conditional release. The TDP includes level 2. developmental information.

The following additional NAICS apply:
N/A

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 1240-01-647-3373

NOMENCLATURE: RANGE FINDER,LASER

PART NUMBER: 6631790-5

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 1680-01-647-0223

NOMENCLATURE: GIMBAL,FLIGHT CONTROL,AIRCRAFT

PART NUMBER: 6652128-2

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 4140-01-648-0713

NOMENCLATURE: FAN,CENTRIFUGAL

PART NUMBER: C012212000

CAGE: 82877

NSN: 5340-01-647-5399

NOMENCLATURE: COVER,ACCESS

PART NUMBER: 3263150-2

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 5340-01-685-9039

NOMENCLATURE: COVER,ACCESS

PART NUMBER: 6631791-3

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 5340-01-686-3757

NOMENCLATURE: COVER,ACCESS

PART NUMBER: 6631577-5

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 5860-01-646-7688

NOMENCLATURE: OPTICAL SUBASSEMBLY,LASER

PART NUMBER: 6631845-1

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 5977-01-686-1389

NOMENCLATURE: RING ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL CONTACT

PART NUMBER: DT6994

CAGE: 99932

NSN: 5990-01-651-0170

NOMENCLATURE: RESOLVER,ELECTRICAL

PART NUMBER: CM41035003-14

CAGE: 05088

NSN: 6105-01-652-9007

NOMENCLATURE: MOTOR,DIRECT CURRENT

PART NUMBER: QT-5307-A

CAGE: 11384

NSN: 6105-01-668-7470

NOMENCLATURE: SUPPORT,ELECTRIC MOTOR

PART NUMBER: 11375B-110E-058

CAGE: 10112

NSN: 6650-01-646-6909

NOMENCLATURE: MIRROR,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT

PART NUMBER: 4976020-3

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 6650-01-647-3365

NOMENCLATURE: BEAM SPLITTER,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT

PART NUMBER: 6640219-1

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 6650-01-647-5752

NOMENCLATURE: FILTER ASSEMBLY,INFRARED

PART NUMBER: 4984458-2

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 6665-01-647-6130

NOMENCLATURE: OPTICAL ASSEMBLY,MECHANICAL

PART NUMBER: 6631705-1

CAGE: 96214

NSN: 6665-01-647-8837

NOMENCLATURE: OPTICAL ASSEMBLY,MECHANICAL

PART NUMBER: 4984428-1

CAGE: 96214

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can supply the listed parts or services to submit information to show they have the capability to manufacture and/or supply the above components of the Common Sensor Payload. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, drawings, test results, information on previous Government and commercial contracts held, 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 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 5/2/2025

Technical Point of Contact: dalton.j.butterfield.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: Philip.j.winter.civ@army.mil

DLA Aberdeen Small Business: smbizlandcols@dla.mil

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