Spare Parts: AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DLA-Aberdeen-25-062
- Agency
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Land and Maritime
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for spare parts for the AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE), a critical thermal imaging system used in combat and tactical vehicles, particularly within the Abrams Combat Vehicle family. Specifically, the agency is seeking electronic components assembly with NSN 5998-01-591-2293 and Part Number 1000472-029. Suppliers must meet stringent technical requirements outlined in MIL-PRF-49256E performance specification and adhere to the interfaces specified in ICD A3325865, which requires a valid DD Form 2345 and certification from the Department of Defense Joint Certification Office. The market research is voluntary, and respondents are not guaranteed a contract or reimbursement for their submission costs. All responses must be submitted via email to the technical points of contact, including Vidal Candelaria, Jesenia Velez, and Niklas A. Skinner, by June 03, 2025.
This pre-solicitation notice is not set aside for any specific business category and does not specify a potential award value or contract budget. The market survey focuses on identifying suppliers capable of providing Form, Fit, and Function (F3) compliant components for the DVE system, with particular emphasis on vendors' capabilities in engineering, test equipment, obsolescence management, and stock availability. While no immediate contract award is planned, the research aims to establish a pool of qualified suppliers for future procurement of these critical electronic components. The targeted NAICS category is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and the Product Service Code is 5980 (Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware). Interested suppliers must demonstrate technical expertise and compliance with military specifications to be considered for potential future contract opportunities.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Requirements Description:
Purpose: This market survey is to locate potential sources to acquire listed spare parts for the AN/VAS-5B Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE). There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information.
Background: The AN/VAS-5B is an uncooled thermal imaging system developed for use in a multitude of Combat Vehicles (CV), Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV), and platforms that fall under the Abrams Combat Vehicle (CV) family. The system consists of a sensor, a pan and tilt assembly, and a display screen. The Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE) is a top priority system for the US Army and supports a wide variety of vehicles.
Acquisition Contract Requirements: The Acquisition Contract requirements will be based on the following specifications:
REQUIREMENTS
- Performance Specification: Suppliers must meet the requirements detailed in MIL-PRF-49256E, Driver Vision Enhancer – Family of Systems (DVE-FOS) for AN/VAS 5A-5B, dated 07 November 2022. This document is Distribution Statement C – authorized for release to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors. Requests from other parties should be directed to Product Manager Ground Sensors, ATTN: SFAE-IEW-TG, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
- Interface Control Document: Suppliers must adhere to the interfaces specified in ICD A3325865 (REV C) for the DVE-FOS to be considered fully qualified. This document contains Militarily Critical Technical Data and is subject to access restrictions. A valid DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, and certification by the Department of Defense, United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, are required to obtain a copy.
- All items must meet Form, Fit, and Function (F3) requirements as defined for the items within Table 1.
TABLE 1 – DVE Spare Parts & Components
NSN
5980-01-525-1688
Part Number
6455160
Description
CONTROL-DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC (DISPLAY CONTROL MODULE (DCM))
Notice: 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. All SSA responses should be emailed to the Technical and Competition Advocate Points of Contact. No phone inquiries will be accepted. All requests for information must be submitted via email.
Please submit responses by June 03 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
Update #2 ·
Requirements Description:
Purpose: This market survey is to locate potential sources to acquire listed spare parts for the AN/VAS-5B Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE). There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information.
Background: The AN/VAS-5B is an uncooled thermal imaging system developed for use in a multitude of Combat Vehicles (CV), Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV), and platforms that fall under the Abrams Combat Vehicle (CV) family. The system consists of a sensor, a pan and tilt assembly, and a display screen. The Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE) is a top priority system for the US Army and supports a wide variety of vehicles.
Acquisition Contract Requirements: The Acquisition Contract requirements will be based on the following specifications:
REQUIREMENTS
- Performance Specification: Suppliers must meet the requirements detailed in MIL-PRF-49256E, Driver Vision Enhancer – Family of Systems (DVE-FOS) for AN/VAS 5A-5B, dated 07 November 2022. This document is Distribution Statement C – authorized for release to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors. Requests from other parties should be directed to Product Manager Ground Sensors, ATTN: SFAE-IEW-TG, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
- Interface Control Document: Suppliers must adhere to the interfaces specified in ICD A3325865 (REV C) for the DVE-FOS to be considered fully qualified. This document contains Militarily Critical Technical Data and is subject to access restrictions. A valid DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, and certification by the Department of Defense, United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, are required to obtain a copy.
- All items must meet Form, Fit, and Function (F3) requirements as defined for the items within Table 1.
TABLE 1 – DVE Spare Parts & Components
NSN
5980-01-252-1688
Part Number
6455160
Description
CONTROL-DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC (DISPLAY CONTROL MODULE (DCM))
Notice: 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. All SSA responses should be emailed to the Technical and Competition Advocate Points of Contact. No phone inquiries will be accepted. All requests for information must be submitted via email.
Please submit responses by June 03 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
Update #1 ·
Requirements Description:
Purpose: This market survey is to locate potential sources to acquire listed spare parts for the AN/VAS-5B Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE). There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information.
Background: The AN/VAS-5B is an uncooled thermal imaging system developed for use in a multitude of Combat Vehicles (CV), Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV), and platforms that fall under the Abrams Combat Vehicle (CV) family. The system consists of a sensor, a pan and tilt assembly, and a display screen. The Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE) is a top priority system for the US Army and supports a wide variety of vehicles.
Acquisition Contract Requirements: The Acquisition Contract requirements will be based on the following specifications:
REQUIREMENTS
- Performance Specification: Suppliers must meet the requirements detailed in MIL-PRF-49256E, Driver Vision Enhancer – Family of Systems (DVE-FOS) for AN/VAS 5A-5B, dated 07 November 2022. This document is Distribution Statement C – authorized for release to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors. Requests from other parties should be directed to Product Manager Ground Sensors, ATTN: SFAE-IEW-TG, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
- Interface Control Document: Suppliers must adhere to the interfaces specified in ICD A3325865 (REV C) for the DVE-FOS to be considered fully qualified. This document contains Militarily Critical Technical Data and is subject to access restrictions. A valid DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, and certification by the Department of Defense, United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, are required to obtain a copy.
- All items must meet Form, Fit, and Function (F3) requirements as defined for the items within Table 1.
TABLE 1 – DVE Spare Parts & Components
NSN
Part Number
Description
5998-01-591-2293
1000472-029
Electronic components assembly (EPTM/CM/Cable set)
Notice: 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. All SSA responses should be emailed to the Technical and Competition Advocate Points of Contact. No phone inquiries will be accepted. All requests for information must be submitted via email.
Please submit responses by June 03 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
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DLA-Aberdeen-25-062 Contractor Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document |
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