Sources Sought for the supply and repair of the AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS), NSN 6605-01-323-9061, P/N: P510A003-02

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W56JSR-DNS
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is conducting a sources sought announcement for the supply and repair of the AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS), a critical sensor that provides highly accurate three-dimensional velocity and navigation data for AH-64D/E Longbow Apache helicopters. The DNS integrates with Apache GPS and Inertial Navigation Systems to provide independent, jam-resistant navigation capabilities essential for fire-control, weapons delivery, and hovering operations, particularly when GPS is unavailable or during adverse weather conditions. Interested sources must demonstrate their capability to manufacture and repair the equivalent AN/ASN-157 DNS and submit comprehensive documentation including company information, CAGE code, technical point of contact, previous government and commercial contracts, and data rights information. The government emphasizes that they do not possess the technical data package for the parts, and the TDP is not available for release. Responses to this market research initiative are due by August 8, 2025, and must be submitted via email to the designated technical and contracting points of contact.

This procurement opportunity carries no set-aside designation and represents a market research effort rather than a formal solicitation, with the government explicitly stating no contract will be awarded based on this announcement. BAE Systems currently holds a related contract (W56JSR-22-D-0010) with a performance period from September 2022 through September 2027 for procurement of parts. The effort focuses on the specific part number P510A003-02 under NSN 6605-01-323-9061 with CAGE code 0D0D0, emphasizing both manufacturing and repair services as critical elements for maintaining helicopter fleet operational readiness. The government will use the collected information to determine if responsible sources exist, assess competitive opportunities, evaluate potential small business set-aside possibilities, and develop the most appropriate acquisition strategy for future procurement actions. The announcement falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code J016 for Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment-Aircraft Components and Accessories.

Notice text

The DNS is a critical sensor used to provide highly accurate, three-dimensional velocity and navigation data on the AH-64D/E Longbow Apache helicopters. The DNS is integrated into the Apache Global Positioning System (GPS) and Inertial Navigation System (INS) to provide independent, jam-resistant navigation and enables these systems to operate effectively and dependably, day or night, and during adverse weather conditions and when GPS is not available. It provides accurate 3-D velocity data for fire-control, INS aiding, weapons delivery, and hovering operations. The use of helicopters without a fully functional DNS would present safety risks to the pilot, the supported Warfighter, and would prevent completion of missions. Repair support is a critical and essential element for supporting the helicopter fleet and to ensure these items are maintained in an operational condition. The acquisition of hardware spares is also crucial in the sustainment of fleet operation.

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

FOR PROCUREMENT OF PARTS: 

Procurement History: W56JSR-22-D-0010, BAE Systems, POP Sep 2022 – Sep 2027.

NSN: 6605-01-323-9061

NOMENCLATURE: AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS)

PART NUMBER: P510A003-02

CAGE: 0D0D0

FOR SERVICES:

Manufacture and Repair of the  AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS)

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services to submit information to show [their capability to manufacture and repair the equivalent AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS)]. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire (shown below), information on previous Government and commercial contracts, data rights, etc..

Procurement 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 Contracting 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 and Contracting Point of Contact.

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