Spare Parts: AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer

Requirements Description:

This is a market survey to locate potential sources to acquire the listed spare parts within Table 1. for the AN/VAS-5B DVE. The AN/VAS-5B is an uncooled thermal imaging systems developed for the use of drivers operating a multitude of Combat Vehicles (CV), Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV) and platforms that fall under Abrams Combat Vehicle (CV). The system consists of a sensor, a pan and tilt assembly, and display screen. The Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE) is a top priority system of the US Army Armor Center and other Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) that supports a wide variety of vehicles within Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT), Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and other Active Army and Army National Guard Units.

The Acquisition Contract requirements will be as follows:

REQUIREMENTS:

• The Performance Specification, MIL-PRF-49256E Driver Vision Enhancer – Family of Systems (DVE-FOS), AN/VAS 5A-5B dated 07 Nov 2022 details the requirements that the supplier will need to meet in order to be considered fully qualified. MIL-PRF-49256E is listed as Distribution Statement C. - Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors. Other requests for this document shall be referred to Product Manager Ground Sensors, ATTN: SFAE-IEW-TG, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
• The Interface Control Document (ICD), A3325865 (REV C) for the DVE-FOS contains the interfaces that the DVE-FOS supplier will need to meet to be considered fully qualified. The specifications contain information that has been designated as “Militarily Critical Technical Data.”  Only businesses that have been certified by the Department of Defense, United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, and have a valid requirement may obtain a copy of DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement.
• Must have the same Form, Fit and Function (F3) of the Items within Table 1.

Below are the DVE identified Spare parts and components with their corresponding National Stock Numbers (NSN) and/or Part Number for this effort:

TABLE 1

NSN

Part Number

Description

5998-01-591-2293

1000472-029

Electronic components assembly (EPTM/CM/Cable set)

Consisting of:

6110-01-591-0045

1000472-019

Controller Electrical (CM Only)

5855-01-591-0050

1000472-009

Pan & Tilt Assembly, Thermal Viewer (EPTM Only)

5995-01-591-0420

08080186-1

Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical (SM Cable)

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 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 and Competition Advocate 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 Competition Advocate. The potential vendors will prove they have the capability to manufacture DVE parts listed within Table 1. The responses must include documentation such as drawings, test results, or other technical information demonstrating that the suppliers can provide the items within Table 1. All proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked.

Please submit responses by 07 March 2025

Technical Points of Contact:   

PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:  

• Vidal Candelaria                                                                        

Electronics Engineer, Integrated Battlefield Intelligence and Sensors Branch                        

Vidal.candelaria.civ@army.mil                                                 

SECONDARY POINT OF CONTACTS:

• Jesenia Velez

Chief, Integrated Battlefield Intelligence and Sensors Branch

jesenia.c.velez.civ@army.mil

• Niklas A. Skinner

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

niklas.a.skinner2.civ@army.mil

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