Sources Sought Notice for Data Link Printer, NSN: 7025014900096UC
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- Solicitation number
- FD2060-24-00417
- Agency
- Aviation Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This sources sought notice is for the procurement of the Data Link Printer used on the Air Force C-5 aircraft. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation intends to award a contract for the manufacture of this printer to support the C-5 program. Interested suppliers must possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the qualification and production requirements. The only evaluation criteria will be the suppliers' ability to respond to the requirement by February 22, 2024.
No set-aside will be used for this procurement. AstroNova Aerospace, as the original equipment manufacturer and current maintainer of the only technical data for this printer, is identified as the intended sole source awardee. AstroNova Aerospace maintains the data, drawings, schematics and capabilities required to ensure compatibility with the C-5 aircraft. The Government will utilize other than full and open competition procedures according to FAR 6.302-1 with AstroNova Aerospace as the only responsible source able to satisfy the agency's requirements.
Notice text
SUBJECT: Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the
expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and
production of the Data Link Printer, NSN: 7025014900096UC, Part Number: 8055515-4501.
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
The Data Link Printer is a system used on the Air Force C-5 Aircraft. This aircraft is used for transporting equipment and supporting the Air Force’s missions. The Data Link printer is a high performance, thermal line printer used to print messages and report logs and uplink messages in the DataLink Communications subsystem. The printer is located in the center console to provide accessibility for the pilot, co-pilot and observer.
Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is AstroNova Aerospace (CAGE 54318), which maintains its data and repair. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, AstroNova Aerospace is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Data Link Printer’s performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST:
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to AstroNova Aerospace (CAGE 54318) for the manufacture of the Data Link Printer, NSN: 7025014900096UC in support of the C-5 program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than February 22, 2024 by emailing nathan.bergert@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. 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 technical description is strictly voluntary.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DLA SSS - FD2060-24-00417_ct.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Data Link Printer, NSN: 7025014900096UC | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Notice for Data Link Printer, NSN: 7025014900096UC | Pre-Solicitation |
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