Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)

This Sources Sought Notice pertains to a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for the procurement of a 210 Ampere dual voltage alternator, designated as item N1387-1, manufactured by C.E. Niehoff (CAGE 76761). The alternator is a critical component designed to power the onboard electrical systems of the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and other military vehicles by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy to maintain battery charge. The contract aims to establish a qualified source capable of meeting the minimum buy quantity of 777 units over five years, with an estimated maximum of 25,560 units, although this is subject to future needs. This notice is not an open solicitation but a request for qualification, requiring interested parties to undergo qualification testing and evaluation to become an approved source. Approval does not guarantee business but provides the opportunity to compete for future contracts. The process involves submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR) package, with additional information available through specified links. The response deadline is set for February 5, 2025. The contract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren, under NAICS code 336320, and interested parties can contact the designated Source Approval Officer via email or phone for further details.