SOURCES SOUGHT FOR ACCESSORIES, TOOL SETS, TEST SETS, and TRAINING FOR IMAGE INTENSIFIED NIGHT VISION DEVICES (NVDs) FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR
ACCESSORIES, TOOL SETS, TEST SETS, and TRAINING FOR IMAGE INTENSIFIED

NIGHT VISION DEVICES (NVDs)
FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)

Description

ACCESSORIES, TOOL SETS, TEST SETS, and TRAINING FOR NIGHT VISION DEVICES (NVDs)

Introduction

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate (CECOM SAMD) is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in, industry technologies available and capability to fulfill FMS requirements.

The result of this sources sought/market survey will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market survey, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. The U.S. Government requests that interested parties submit a brief description of your company, your company’s solution, and your ability to meet potential system requirements.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET RESEARCH IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

CECOM SAMD administers and manages FMS cases including requirements for Partner Nation (PN). CECOM SAMD’s goal is to satisfy customer country requirements for ACCESSORIES, TOOL SETS, TEST SETS, and TRAINING for Commercial Equivalents of PVS-7, PVS-14, PVS-31, and AVS-6 type NVD.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The purpose of this market research/sources sought is to identify interested sources that are certified and able to provide accessories, tool sets, test sets, and training for Commercial Equivalents of PVS-7, PVS-14, PVS-31, and AVS-6 type NVDs.

1) PVS-7 and -14 type NVD Commercial Equivalent Purge Kit.

Each Purge Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Nitrogen Bottle (refillable)

Vacuum Hose

Nitrogen Supply Hose

Purge Adapter Hose

Purge Device

Purge Adapter for the exportable commercial equivalent PVS-7 and -14 type NVDs

Regulator Set

Hard Carrying Case

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

2) PVS 31 Commercial Equivalent Purge Kit.

Each Purge Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Purging Control Unit

Gas Cylinder

Nitrogen and NVD Connection Tube

Purge Standard Adapter

Battery Charging Unit (12V/24V/110V)

Operational Manual

Heavy Duty Case

3) AVS-6 type Commercial Equivalent Purge Kit.

Each Purge Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Nitrogen Bottle (refillable)

Vacuum Hose

Nitrogen Supply Hose

Purge Adapter Hose

Purge Device

Purge Adapter for the exportable commercial equivalent AVS-6 type NVDs

Regulator Set

Hard Carrying Case

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

4) PVS-14 type Commercial Equivalent Specialized Tool Kit.

Each Tool Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Calibrated Torque Screwdriver with Eyepiece lens Locking-Ring Adapter

Calibrated Torque Screwdriver with Tube Retainer Wrench

42 Inch (in.) Ounce (oz.) Torque Screwdriver

5/64 in. Hex Driver for housing fasteners

Locking-ring spanner wrench

0.035 in. hex wrench for Objective Lens

Lock-Ring Set-Screw

Close Focus Lock-Ring Wrench

Crimp Tool

Operators/Instruction Manual (Commercial Exportable)

5) AVS-6 type Commercial Equivalent Specialized Tool Kit.

Each Tool Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Calibrated Torque Screwdriver with Adapter (Objective Lock-Ring)

Calibrated Torque Screwdriver with Adapter (Eyepiece Lock-Ring)

Calibrated Torque Screwdriver with Tube Retainer Wrench

Calibrated Torque Screwdriver with 1/16 in. Hex Wrench

Calibrated Torque Screwdriver with Modified Screwdriver

Bit Locking-Ring Spanner Wrench

1/4 in. Open-End Wrench (Modified)

Operators/Instruction Manual (Commercial Exportable)

6) PVS-7 type Commercial Equivalent Standard Accessories Kit.

Each Standard Accessories Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head Mount Assembly

Brow Pad (Large, Medium, and Small)

Eye Cup (Qty 2)

Demist Shields (Qty 2)

Sacrificial Window

Lens Cap

Lens Paper

Neck Cord

Shoulder Strap

Soft Carrying Case

Hard Sided Shipping/Storage Case

Set of Commercial Batteries (Alkaline)

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

7) PVS-14 type Commercial Equivalent Standard Accessories Kit.

Each Standard Accessories Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head Mount Assembly (“skull crusher”)

Helmet Mount Assembly consisting of Mount (“Viewer bracket”, “dump truck”) and strap, for PASGT

Head/Helmet Mount Adapter (“J-arm”)

Brow Pad (Large, Medium, and Small)

Eye Cup

Demist Shield

Sacrificial Window

Lens Cap

Lens Paper

Neck Cord

Shoulder Strap

Soft Carrying case

Hard Sided Shipping/Storage Case

Set of commercial Batteries (Alkaline)

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

8) AVS-6 type (SPH-4B, HGU-56P, SPH-5, Retro-fitted with QD visor shields, Objective Lens Assembly Class B) Commercial Equivalent Standard Accessories Kit.

Each Standard Accessories Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head/Helmet Mount

Class B Objective Lens Assembly (Qty 2)

Lens Paper

Lens Caps (Qty 2 Eye Piece Qty 2 Objective Lens)

Neck Cord

Soft Carrying case

Hard Sided Shipping/Storage Case

Set of commercial Batteries (Alkaline)

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

9) AVS-6 type (SPH-4B, HGU-56P, SPH-5, Retro-fitted with QD visor shields, Objective Lens Assembly Class C) Commercial Equivalent Standard Accessories Kit.

Each Standard Accessories Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head/Helmet Mount

Class C Objective Lens Assembly (Qty 2)

Lens Paper

Lens Caps (Qty 2 Eye Piece Qty 2 Objective Lens)

Neck Cord

Soft Carrying case

Hard Sided Shipping/Storage Case

Set of commercial Batteries (Alkaline)

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

10) AVS-6 type (HGU-67/P and HGU-84/P, Retro-fitted with QD visor shields, Objective Lens Assembly Class B) Commercial Equivalent Standard Accessories Kit.

Each Standard Accessories Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head/Helmet Mount

Class B Objective Lens Assembly (Qty 2)

Lens Paper

Lens Caps (Qty 2 Eye Piece Qty 2 Objective Lens)

Neck Cord

Soft Carrying case

Hard Sided Shipping/Storage Case

Set of commercial Batteries (Alkaline)

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

11) AVS-6 type (HGU-67/P and HGU-84/P, Retro-fitted with QD visor shields, Objective Lens Assembly Class C) Commercial Equivalent Standard Accessories Kit.

Each Standard Accessories Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head/Helmet Mount

Class C Objective Lens Assembly (Qty 2)

Lens Paper

Lens Caps (Qty 2 Eye Piece Qty 2 Objective Lens)

Neck Cord

Soft Carrying case

Hard Sided Shipping/Storage Case

Set of commercial Batteries (Alkaline)

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

12) AVS-6 type (SPH-5CG, Retro-fitted with QD visor shields, Objective Lens Assembly Class B) Commercial Equivalent Standard Accessories Kit.

Each Standard Accessories Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head/Helmet Mount

Class B Objective Lens Assembly (Qty 2)

Lens Paper

Lens Caps (Qty 2 Eye Piece Qty 2 Objective Lens)

Neck Cord

Soft Carrying case

Hard Sided Shipping/Storage Case

Set of commercial Batteries (Alkaline)

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

13) AVS-6 type (SPH-5CG, Retro-fitted with QD visor shields, Objective Lens Assembly Class C) Commercial Equivalent Standard Accessories Kit.

Each Standard Accessories Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head/Helmet Mount

Class C Objective Lens Assembly (Qty 2)

Lens Paper

Lens Caps (Qty 2 Eye Piece Qty 2 Objective Lens)

Neck Cord

Soft Carrying case

Hard Sided Shipping/Storage Case

Set of commercial Batteries (Alkaline)

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

14) PVS-7 type Commercial Equivalent Tactical Accessories.

Each Tactical Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head Mount Assembly (Face Mask)

IR Flood/Spot 3x Magnifier (Includes Case, Adapter, and Lens Cap)

5x Magnifier (Includes Case, Adapter, and Lens Cap)

Compass Assembly

Retaining Cord

15) PVS-14 type Commercial Equivalent Tactical Accessories Kit.

Each Tactical Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Head Mount Assembly (Face Mask)

3x Magnifier (Includes Case, Adapter, and Lens Cap)

5x Magnifier (Includes Case, Adapter, and Lens Cap)

Small Arms Mounting Adapter (Mil-Std-1913)

Compass Assembly

Eye Guard

Retaining Cord

16) AVS-6 type Commercial Equivalent Tactical Accessories Kit.

Each Tactical Kit shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Formed Lanyard

Hook Attachment (adhesive backed)

Clip-On Power Source

Low Profile Battery Pack

17) PVS-7 type Commercial Equivalent Consumable Spare Parts.

Each Consumable Spare Parts Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Brow Pad (Large, Medium, and Small)

Eye Cup (Qty 2)

Demist Shields (Qty 2)

Sacrificial Window

Lens Cap

Lens Paper

Neck Cord

Shoulder Strap

Commercial Batteries (Alkaline) (Qty 2 set)

18) PVS-14 type commercial equivalent consumable spare parts.

Each Consumable Spare Parts Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Brow Pads (Large, Medium, and Small)

Eye Cup

Demist Shield

Sacrificial Window

Lens Cap

Lens Paper

Neck Cord

Shoulder Strap

Commercial Batteries (Alkaline) (Qty 2 sets)

19) PVS-31 type commercial equivalent consumable spare parts.

Each Consumable Spare Parts Set shall include each of the following items:

Sacrificial Window (Qty 2)

Demist Shield (Qty 2)

Bikini Lens cover (Qty 2)         

Eyecup assembly (Qty 2)

Eyecup Adapter (Qty 2)

Lens Paper (Qty 2)

20) AVS-6 type commercial equivalent consumable spare parts.

Each Consumable Spare Parts Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Lens Paper

Lens Caps (Qty 2)

Eye Piece (Qty 2)

Objective Lens

Neck Cord

Set of commercial Batteries (Alkaline) (Qty 2)

21) Commercial Equivalent TEST SET (TS) 4348/UV type Test Set, in support of the Commercial Equivalent PVS-7, PVS -14, AVS-6 type NVDs.

Each Test Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Test Set Unit

Goggle Adapter

Lens Cap

Weapon Sight Adapter

Drivers Viewer Adapter

Lens Tissue Carrying Bag

Shipping/Storage Case

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

22) Commercial Equivalent TEST SET (TS) UV type Test Set, in support of the Commercial Equivalent PVS 31 type NVDs.

Each Test Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:                

Test Set with storage/shipping case

Lens Cleaning Cloth

Operators Manual

D size Batteries (Qty 4)

Instruction Manual

23) Commercial Equivalent ANV-20/20 Infinity Focus System type Test Set,

in support of the Commercial Equivalent PVS-7, PVS -14, AVS- 6 type NVDs.

Each Test Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Test Set Unit

Set of commercial Alkaline Batteries

Hard Sided storage/shipping case

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

Additional specifications.

Operation: Field Portable

Power: Set of commercial Alkaline Batteries

Weight: 26 lbs (with batteries)

Light Source: LED

Continuously Monitored Focal Setting: Infinity (Standard)

Reticle Resolution: 0.49

1.72 Line Pairs per milliradian

Reticle Luminance: Approx. 1/4 Moon Normal, Starlight Low

Hard Sided Case: Rugged storage/shipping case with cover

Manual: Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

24) PVS-7 type Commercial Equivalent ANV-126A type Test Set.

Each Test Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Test Set Unit

Set of commercial Alkaline Batteries

Hard Sided storage/shipping case

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

PVS-7B Adapter Set (Commercial Equivalent ANV-126-017 type)

Additional specifications.

      Operation: Field Portable

      Field of View: 40 degree, full field

Test Set Capabilities: System Gain, Resolution, High-Light Resolution, Image Quality, NVD Battery, Tube Current, and Digital Operation.

Power Source: AC: 90-260 Vac at 50 400Hz DC: commercial appropriate rechargeable Battery Adapter Set: PVS-7B Adapter Set (Commercial Equivalent ANV-126-017 type)

      Hard Sided Case: Rugged storage/shipping case with cover

      Manual: Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

25) PVS-14 type Commercial Equivalent ANV-126A type Test Set.

Each Test Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Test Set Unit

Set of commercial Alkaline Batteries

Hard Sided storage/shipping case

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

PVS-14 Adapter Set (Commercial Equivalent ANV-126-170 type)

Additional specifications.

Operation: Field Portable

Field of View: 40 degree, full field

Test Set Capabilities: System Gain, Resolution, High-Light Resolution, Image Quality, NVD Battery, Tube Current, and Digital Operation.

Power Source: AC: 90-260 Vac at 50 400Hz DC: commercial appropriate rechargeable Battery Adapter Set: PVS-14 Adapter Set (Commercial Equivalent ANV-126-170 type)

Hard Sided Case: Rugged storage/shipping case with cover

Manual: Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

26) AVS-6 type Commercial Equivalent ANV-126A type Test Set.

See Appendix A for additional specifications. Each Test Set shall include one (1) each of the following items:

Test Set Unit

Set of commercial Alkaline Batteries

Hard Sided storage/shipping case

Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

Additional specifications.

Operation: Field Portable

Field of View: 40 degree, full field

Test Set Capabilities: System Gain, Resolution, High-Light Resolution, Image Quality, NVD Battery, Tube Current, and Digital Operation.

Power Source: AC: 90-260 Vac at 50 400Hz DC: commercial appropriate rechargeable Battery Adapter Set: N/A

Hard Sided Case: Rugged storage/shipping case with cover

Manual: Operators Manual (Commercial Exportable)

27)   Helmet Mount Adapter.

Each Helmet Mount Adapter shall be a PVS-14 Helmet Mount Adapter (“J-arm”).

28) Helmet Mount Assembly For PVS-14, consisting of Mount (“Viewer bracket”, “dump truck”) and bracket/strap, for PASGT helmet.

29) Helmet Mount Assembly For PVS-31, consisting of Helmet Mount Assembly and 3-hole Shroud.

30) The contractor shall provide in-country OCONUS Operator and Maintenance User training, in support of the Commercial Exportable PVS-7, PVS-14, PVS-31, and AVS-6 type NVDs.

Training will last five (5) days IAW the follow requirements: at least three (3) days of classroom training, one (1) day for setup/classroom prep, and one (1) day to wrap-up. Each training day consists of two (2) four (4) hour sessions (six (6) total number of sessions or 24 total hours of training). Each training session will be limited to no more than ten (10) students and will be conducted in the English Language (should and interpreter be required, one will be provided at customer country’s expense). The country shall provide adequate Training facilities to accommodate classroom course work (lectures, presentations, etc.), and internet connectivity. The country shall provide required Night vision hardware equipment in support of training (i.e. NVD, Manual, etc.).

Request responses MUST include Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price and availability (P&A) information for the equipment and services (training courses) described.  If the customer has not yet identified system quantity requirements, request the P&A estimate provide single unit costs and costs for multiple units if the estimate includes quantity discounts. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Any resulting contract is anticipated to have a security classification level of Unclassified. Any resulting contract shall be compliant with the specialty metals restriction of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a and 2533b) in accordance with DFARS clauses 252.225-7008 and 252.225-7009.
 

ELIGIBILITY

NAICS code: 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

Product Service Code (PSC): N/A

Federal Supply Code: 13.4, Electronic & Communication Equipment — Night Vision Eq

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested sources should furnish the following information, in the format provided below: (1) Name and address of company, with Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Any interested company must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (2) Point of Contact Name, Department, phone number, and email address. (3) Identify past and current services your company offers that exactly match the capabilities specified above. (4) Address your company's capability to act as a single provider for the hardware and services defined herein. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of any resulting request for proposal (RFP) will be accepted prior to its release.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement(s), shall be electronically submitted to Contract Specialist, ------------------------, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email --------------------- no later than 4:00p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on ____________. Reference this sources sought/synopsis number in the e-mail subject line and on all enclosed documents. Responses shall include documented capability to deliver required systems and services. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005-5001

Primary Point of Contact

• Name: Patrick Siemon
• Email: patrick.d.siemon.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• Name: Lonny Matesky
• Email:  lonny.j.matesky.civ@army.mil