58--Spare Parts for repair of Active and Legacy COMSEC Equipment

This is a sources sought synopsis for spare parts for repair of active and legacy Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment for the United States Army, Communications Security Logistics Activity (USACSLA). The Director, USACSLA, is the executive officer for the Department of the Army for COMSEC equipment, and Information Security (INFOSEC). USACSLA directs the operations of the Armys COMSEC Wholesale Logistics Systems, Electronic Key Management Systems and information Systems Security Program. CSLA is seeking spare parts for the following programs: AIRTERM KY-100 and Remote Control Unit Z-AVH: Initial production, year 2001. Currently, this equipment is in production and in the fielding phase of its logistics life cycle. Typical parts needed are: Shielding Gaskets, and Insert Markers. Spare parts sought for this program are currently available and in production. MINTERM KY-99A: Initial production, year 1990. This equipment is out of production, in the sustaining phase of its logistics life cycle. Spare parts sought for this program are out of production. Typical parts needed are: Nonmetallic Seal, Plain Seal, Dust Cover Assembly, Control Knob, Front Panel PWA, Push Button, Receptacle Connector, Spec Cable Assembly, Print Cable Assembly, and El Gasket Shielding. VINSON, KY-57/KY-58/Remote Control unit Z-AHQ, auxiliary components: Z-AIJ battery box, HYP-57 Wire line adapter, and other auxiliary components, equipment is considered legacy equipment in the COMSEC arena. This equipment has been out of production for several years; initial production was in the late 1970s. This equipment is in the sustainment logistics life cycle phase. Spare parts sought for this equipment could represent production challenges. Typical parts needed are: Sleeve Bushing and Rotary switchs. DATA TRANSFER DEVICES (DTD), AN/CYZ-10A: Initial production was March, 1998. Equipment has been out of production and is in a re-furbishing program. Spare parts sought for this equipment are out of production. Typical parts needed are: Fill Cable, Full Keypad, Crypto Ignition Key, Battery Cover, Battery Housing, Spring Hinge, Rear Section Hinge, Contact Electrical Positive, Contact Switch Negative, Front Section Hinge, and Snap Latch. National Security Agency part numbers and National Stock Numbers will be included in the Request for Proposal. Some parts may be obsolete. The Government will be purchasing the spare parts in various quantities. Suppliers capable of furnishing these parts must so indicate by e-mail to: Ronald Fushi contract specialist at contact@example.gov. The response should include any production lead time if required, number of years part may be available, ranges for price breaks if applicable or any other information that could affect the acquisition, supply and delivery of the parts. The response should also include any applicable documentation that may help the government identify that the item is what we are looking for. Successful supplier may be required to warrant that the item supplied will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army. The Government anticipates award of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract as a result of the solicitation. The place of performance will be at the contractors facility with delivery to Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd, Bldg 73, Tobyhanna PA 18466-5110. The anticipated period of performance is one base year with four option years. Responses to this synopsis are required not later than close of business February 12, 2010.