Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) for Procurement of Spare Parts: AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DLA-Aberdeen-26-025
- 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
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLA) has issued a Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) to conduct market research and identify qualified suppliers capable of providing spare parts for the AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE), an uncooled thermal imaging system used on U.S. Army Combat Vehicles, Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, and Abrams family platforms. Potential suppliers must demonstrate compliance with MIL-PRF-49256E performance specifications and Interface Control Document ICD A3325865 (REV C), and must possess relevant qualifications including ISO 9001 or AS9100 certifications, experience with thermal imaging and military electronics, and capability to conduct First Article Testing and environmental testing. Key requirements include obsolescence management expertise, experience with Defective Material, Missile, and Space (DMSMS) issues, formal component tracking systems, and the ability to meet estimated monthly demand of 40-60 units. This announcement is issued for market research purposes under FAR Part 10 and is not a formal Request for Quote or Request for Proposal; no contract will be awarded based on responses, and the Government will not reimburse response costs. Interested parties must submit their Contractor Questionnaire responses by February 23, 2026.
This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific award values. The Government has not disclosed a budget range for this procurement; however, the estimated monthly demand of 40–60 units provides an indication of the anticipated volume of spare parts required. Qualified suppliers must obtain access to militarily critical technical data by executing DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, and securing Department of Defense certification before participating in any subsequent competitive phase. The announcement focuses on identifying the industrial base capable of supporting this high-priority thermal imaging system across multiple Army platforms, with the understanding that this SSA represents the initial phase of what may become a formal competitive solicitation. Interested contractors should prepare documentation demonstrating past performance on similar electrooptical or military vehicle systems contracts with customer references and relevant technical capabilities.
Notice text
SYSTEM SUPPORTED:AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE)
WEAPON SYSTEM DIRECTORATE: IEWS/ILSC
Purpose: This Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 to conduct market research and identify potential sources capable of supplying spare parts for the AN/VAS‑5B Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE). This notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). No contract will be awarded based on this announcement, and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding.
Participation is strictly voluntary.
Background: The AN/VAS 5B is an uncooled thermal imaging system used across a wide range of U.S. Army Combat Vehicles (CV), Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV), and platforms within the Abrams family. The system includes a sensor module, pan tilt assembly, and display control module. The DVE is a high priority capability supporting vehicle operations in degraded visual environments.
The Army is seeking qualified sources capable of providing spare parts that meet Form, Fit, and Function (F3) requirements and comply with applicable technical data and performance specifications.
REQUIREMENTS
- Performance Specification: Suppliers must meet the requirements detailed in MIL-PRF-49256E, Driver Vision Enhancer – Family of Systems (DVE-FOS) for AN/VAS 5A-5B, dated 07 November 2022. This document is Distribution Statement C – authorized for release to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors. Requests from other parties should be directed to Product Manager Ground Sensors, ATTN: SFAE-IEW-TG, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
- Interface Control Document: Suppliers must adhere to the interfaces specified in ICD A3325865 (REV C) for the DVE-FOS to be considered fully qualified. This document contains Militarily Critical Technical Data and is subject to access restrictions. A valid DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, and certification by the Department of Defense, United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, are required to obtain a copy.
All items must meet Form, Fit, and Function (F3) requirements as defined for the items below. NOTE: that the Government DOES NOT possess the technical data package (TDP) for the below items:
NSN - 5855-01-661-4313
Description: RECEIVER, INFRARED (Sensor Module (SM)) 17 µm
Part Number: 1000613-201
NSN - 5855-01-662-0300
Description: RECEIVER, INFRARED (Sensor Module (SM)) 17 µm
Part Number: 1014303-201
NSN - 5855-01-661-4314
Description: RECEIVER, INFRARED (Sensor Module (SM))
Part Number: 1000614-201
NSN - 5980-01-525-1688
Description: CONTROL-DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC (DISPLAY CONTROL MODULE (DCM))
Part Number: 6455160
NSN - 5340-01-599-2983
Description: BRACKET, MOUNTING ( DCM BRACKET ASSEMBLY)
Part Number: 1006570-101
NSN - 5995-01-600-4075
Description: CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL (DVE QUICK RELEASE CABLE )
Part Number: 1007812-101
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit responses in PDF format via email to the Points of Contact listed below.
Use the subject line:
“SSA Response – AN/VAS 5B DVE – [Company Name]”, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number.
Proprietary information must be clearly marked. Responses will not be returned.
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 23 Feb 2026
Technical Points of Contact:
PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:
- Vidal Candelaria
Electronics Engineer, Terrestrial Sensing and Navigations (TSN) Branch
Vidal.candelaria.civ@army.mil
SECONDARY POINT OF CONTACTS:
- Glenn A. Cassimore
ILS Manager, Ground Sensors Branch
glenn.a.cassimore.civ@army.mil
- DLA Aberdeen Small Business
DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Questionnaire DLA-Aberdeen-26-025.docx | DOCX document |
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