Cancelled - 17 - m TWV Receiver, Infrared (Sensor Module (SM)) NSN 5855-01-661-4313

In accordance with FAR 5.207(f), DLA Aberdeen cancels solicitation SPRBL1-22-R-0005 for the following item listed below to support the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE). The AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B are uncooled thermal imaging systems developed for the use of drivers operating a multitude of Combat Vehicles (CV) and Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV). The item listing below is in the format: NSN, P/N, Nomenclature. 5855-01-661-4313, 1000613-201, 17 - m TWV Receiver, Infrared (Sensor Module (SM)) The Government does own the Technical Data Package (TDP) for this item or the AN/VAS-5A/B DVE system. This RFP was issued as unrestricted and was not set aside for small business. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment 0005 1. The purpose of Amendment 0005 for the following: 1-a. Extend the due date of the solicitation to 18 March 2022 at 12:00pm (noon) local time to allow offerors time to prepare offers. 1-b. Respond to the following question: Q: With the system level requirement, is this now only sole source? A: The solicitation requirement has never changed. Potential offeror(s) have indicated interest in submitting alternate offer. Amendment 0004 listed the information requested to clearly describe the characteristics and features of an alternate offer for evaluation in accordance with DLAD Procurement Note L04. 2. Please submit a signed copy of Amendment 0005 with your offer to acknowledge receipt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment 0004 1. The purpose of Amendment 0004 for the following: 1-a. Extend the due date of the solicitation to 10 March 2022 to allow offerors time to prepare offers. 1-b. Revised wording in Instructions to Offerors, narrative L0002, in Section L, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors. 1-c. Added part number 1000613-201 in 1.) SUPPLIES-TERMS AND CONDITIONS, Evaluation of Proposals, narrative M0001, in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. 2. Please submit a signed copy of Amendment 0004 with your offer to acknowledge receipt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment 0003 The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to extend the due date of the solicitation to 03 March 2022 to allow offerors time to prepare offers. Please submit a signed copy of Amendment 0003 with your offer to acknowledge receipt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This January 25, 2022 revision to the solicitation posting announcement is to clarify the items listed below. 1. Can you explain the 2000 series of lines for - Surge Delivery? What exactly does that mean? Response: Please see Government Required Delivery-Standard and Government Required Delivery-Surge on page 31 of the solicitation. Surge delivery means expedited delivery. 2. Offeror cannot provide FFP for the production/Option years. Offeror can provide ROM pricing for those lines. Is this acceptable to the Government? Response: Please see item 5, Option Exercise; Option Period Pricing and Delivery, on page 2 of the solicitation. An Offeror should not submit pricing for option years 6-10 at this time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment 0002 The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to extend the due date of the solicitation to 22 February 2022 to allow offerors time to prepare offers. Please submit a signed copy of Amendment 0002 with your offer to acknowledge receipt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment 0001 The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to advise any offerors who want to propose an alternate offer must fill out DLAD Proc Note L04 Offers for Part Number Items. Additionally, an offeror must submit documentation listed in DLAD Proc Note L04, (h) Alternate Offer Data that clearly explains that the offeror can manufacture the part to the Governments requirements. Please submit your offer to the Contract Specialist, Hannah Ward at hannah.ward@dla.mil and Contracting Officer, Martina Culik Moore at martina.culikmoore@dla.mil. The solicitation due date is not extended. Please submit a signed copy of Amendment 0001 with your offer to acknowledge receipt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DLA Aberdeen issues Request for Proposal (RFP) to support the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE). At a minimum the submitted proposal should include a signed RFP and a copy of the representations and certifications from the System for Award Management. If an offeror is a large business, please submit a small business subcontracting plan with the proposal. Please see the solicitation for the close date and time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DLA Aberdeen anticipates issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about December 15, 2021, for the following item listed below to support the AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE). The AN/VAS-5A and AN/VAS-5B are uncooled thermal imaging systems developed for the use of drivers operating a multitude of Combat Vehicles (CV) and Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV). The NAICS code is 334511. The proposed contract type is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with one five-year base period and one five-year option period. FAR Part 15 will apply to this acquisition. The RFP will be unrestricted and will not be set aside for small business. The item listing below is in the format: NSN, P/N, Nomenclature. 5855-01-661-4313, 1000613-201, 17 - m TWV Receiver, Infrared (Sensor Module (SM)) Annual Best Estimate Quantity (BEQ) is as follows: Year 1 - 419 Year 2 - 395 Year 3 - 287 Year 4 - 287 Year 5 - 231 The annual BEQ for Years 6-10 (five-year option period) is 221 each year. Note: The annual BEQ is listed for planning purposes only. Actual annual ordered quantities may be more or less that the annual BEQ. The approved manufacturing source of supply is DRS Network and Imaging Systems, CAGE code 32865 The Government does own the Technical Data Package (TDP) for this item or the AN/VAS-5A/B DVE system. Because this acquisition will be using the sole source authority at FAR 6.302-1, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered. --------------------------------------------------------- This procurement is being managed through the SAM.gov website. The URL for the website is https://www.SAM.gov. Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited. There are resources available on the - Home page and in the Learning Center under - new to SAM.gov and - Resources. A topic can be search in the Learning Center search bar. For SAM.gov technical assistance, click on the link at the bottom of the "Home" page under Customer Service, "Contact Federal Service Desk which will direct you to the Federal Service Desk webpage or enter this URL https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp/?id=gsa_landing Offerors need to have a current profile at the System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/#1 in order to submit proposals. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your proposals. To avoid potential submission of a late proposal, we recommend the transmission of your proposal file 24 hours prior to the required proposal due date and time.