Synopsis - Spare parts in support of Drivers Vision Enhancer (DVE) system

DLA Land at Aberdeen anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about September 28, 2017 for a five (5) year, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract, with an estimated contract value of $22,000,000. The proposed action is for the items listed below:

NSN                         Nomenclature
5998-01-591-2293    Electronic Components Assembly
5855-01-591-0050    Pan and Tilt Assembly
6110-01-591-0045    Controller Electric

This acquisition is in support for the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B. The specific items being sought support sustainment and function of the Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) end item system. The DVE system consists of a Sensor, a Pan & Tilt Assembly, Controller Module, Display Screen, Electronic Pan & Tilt, and Cable Assembly. The DVE is an un-cooled thermal imaging system for the use of drivers operating a multitude of Combat Vehicles and Tactical Wheeled Vehicle platforms including, the Armored Knight, Anti-Surface Vessel (airborne radar), Abrams, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Heavy Tactical Vehicle, Light Tactical Vehicle, Logistics Vehicle System Replacement, Medium Mine Protected Vehicle, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (military vehicle), Medium Tactical Vehicle, Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, Paladin, Recovery, and Stryker.

Based on market research, these items are manufactured for military use only and are not commercial; therefore, FAR Part 15 will apply to this acquisition. This acquisition will not be set aside for small business. There are no technical drawings available.

This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. If you have any questions, please contract Mimi Kirkland (443) 861-4538, or
Mimi.Kirkland@dla.mil.