Sources Sought for Vehicle Intercommunication System (VIS) - AN/VIC-3 Cable Assemblies

Notice ID:

DLA-Aberdeen-22-017

Department/Ind. Agency:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub Command:

DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN

Office:

DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN

All Dates/Times are:

(utc-05:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Updated Published Date:

(utc-05:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Original Published Date:

0000-00-00 00:00:00

Original Response Date:

nov 26, 2021 04:30 pm est

Inactive Policy:

15 days after response date

Original Inactive Date:

dec 11, 2021

Initiative:

• None***--***

Product Service Code:

5995 - cable, cord, and wire assemblies: communication equipment

NAICS Code:

334290 - other communications equipment manufacturing

Original Set Aside:

This is a market survey to locate sources of supply (manufacturers or suppliers) for Vehicle Intercom Systems cable assembly listed by National Stock Number (NSN), procurement part list (PPL) number/part number and item name/nomenclature below: Nomenclature // NSN // PART NUMBER // QTY CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL,BRANCHED // 5995-01-502-8068 // A3206193-20 // 89 CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL,BRANCHED // 5995-01-392-7322 // A3206121-4-5 // 252 The electrical cable assemblies listed above are used various assembly configurations for the AN/VIC-3 as a part Vehicle Intercommunications System (VIS) that is deployed from vehicles ranging from light armored HMMWV up to armored Abrahams. Depending on the vehicle platform used the electrical cables assembly changes, which directly connect with the AN/VIC-3 system. The AN/VIC-3 system consists of five boxes which are Master control Station (MCS), which operates as the central control hub for the vehicle, the Full Function Crew Station (FFCS), which operates as an intercom between each soldier in the vehicle, the Monitor Only Station (MOS), which operates as a listen on alternative to the FFCS, the Radio Interface Terminal (RIT), which is used to connect additional radios to the VIS system, and a loudspeaker for systems where applicable. Government owns the complete Technical Data Package (TDP) for manufacture and acceptance of this item. The Technical Data Package, which include top level drawings, the associated parts list, component level drawings, test requirements for manufacture and acceptance of this item will be released along with the solicitation award. Top-level drawing of the cables can be released prior to the release of the solicitation upon request. This information shall not be provided to non-U.S. persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States Department of State. Interested sources that are capable of manufacturing or supplying any of the items list above must submit enough information to demonstrate their capability to manufacture or supply these items. At a minimum, information submitted should include but is not limited to the following types of documentation: A detail description of your capability of manufacturing or supplying these items and the responses to the questionnaire attached to this posting. The information received from this market survey will be evaluated by the Government for the purpose of planning to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. The Government will also use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and to assist in making future acquisition strategy decisions. 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 interested sources or responders to this notice for any information received and any costs incurred in responding, or for subsequent exchanges of information. Information submitted does not constitute a proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, but will be considered an exchange of capabilities and ideas. 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. Technical Point of Contact: Rodolfo Galindo - rodolfo.galindo6.civ@army.mil Competition Advocate Point of Contact: DLA-Aberdeen – Bradley.Holtzapple@dla.mil Responses to this notice should be submitted no later than close of business November 26, 2021.

DLR PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS - ZL 6565 SURVEILLANCE LOOP RM C1-301

ABER PROV GRD , MD 21005

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

Rodolfo Galindo

Secondary Point of Contact:

Brad Holtzapple