Sources Sought for Repair, Test and Inspection of the Compass Set Control C-8121E/ASN Used on the UH-60 Black Hawk Aircraft

This is a Sources Sought announcement to locate sources for the repair, testing and inspection of the Compass Set Control C-812E/ASN, National Stock Number (NSN) 5821-01-316-2739 for the UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft.  The Compass Set Control C-812E/ASN is required to synchronize (electrically and mechanically align) the Gyroscope Reference Navigational Compass Set AN/ASN-75 to the correct magnetic heading when the AN/ASN-75 is used in the SLAVED mode of operation or to provide set heading capability in the FREE mode of operation.  The Compass Set Control C-812E/ASN was manufactured by Honeywell International, Inc., CAGE 07187.

The Government does not possess technical data (drawings or specifications) that completely define form, fit and function of the units.  Sources capable of repairing these units must indicate such by contacting the above POCs.

The Army Contracting Command (ACC)-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC), intends to acquire repair services to support the Compass Set Control C-812E/ASN.  The successful repairer may be required to warrant that the items supplied will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army.

Requested Response Information:

Sources that can provide the repair services sought are requested to submit information to show their capability to supply the same or similar services.  At a minimum, information submitted should include but is not limited to the following types of documentation: Questionnaire responses, drawings, test results, information on previous Government and commercial contracts, 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 based on this Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA.  This 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 Point of Contact and the Army Contracting Command (ACC) Contract Specialist 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 Contract Specialist.

Please submit responses by 25th August 2023.

Technical Point of Contact:    noel.m.acevero.civ@army.mil

ACC-Aberdeen Contract Specialist:  stephen.p.izzo.civ@army.mil