59--Sole Source Award to BAE for Bradley A3 Cables

This announcement will be used as a market research tool. The government is in the position to research commercially available Motor, Brushless Traverse for possible future acquisitions. A general description of the required item is as follows: The Motor, Direct Current, NSN 6105-01-462-7177, P/N 12900597, is a brushless, 3-phase, DC electric motor that is used to traverse the turret in Bradley M2A3, M3A3, and M3A3 BFIST. It is a component of the Turret Drive System. The motor receives signals from the Commander's or Gunner's Handstation, and traverses the turret accordingly. It operates at two speeds, called low-rate traverse and high-rate traverse. The purpose of this notice is to identify and establish initial interest and points of contact from private industry. This information may be used to design acquisition strategy to include socioeconomic program support. It may also help to identify and est ablish commercial practices available to the government. All responses to this notice should include the following: Company Name, Point of Contact, Address, Telephone and Fax Numbers, E-mail address, Brief Description of Company/Capabilities, Experience areas, History, DUNS Number, CAGE Code and/or Tax ID Number , as well as Size Category (Large/Small Disadvantage, etc). Also provide any supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc. The requested date for receipt of responses to this announcement is NLT September 21, 2007. Upon receipt and analysis of information, potential vendors may be contacted for possible appointments for further research and exploration. No solicitation will be issued at this time. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cast or obligation to be incurred by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Contractors: All contractors who proved goods or services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractor's Register (CCR). To register in CCR via the internet, go to hfto:/ICCR.EDl.DlS.MIL, or contact the CCR re gistration assistance center at +1 (555) 000-0000. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Kevin Gilmore by phone at (309) 782.-3558 or E-mail at contact@example.gov.