Laser Borelight System ( Part Number: LBS-300-A2) for weapon systems

The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), intends to acquire Part Number: LBS-300-A2 to support the weapon systems. This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information for the potential requirement described below. Requirements Description: The Laser Borelight system is a critical component of the weapon system. The Laser Boresight System is a Class 9 laser that emits a highly collimated beam of visible light for precise zeroing of a sighting system to the bore of a weapon. The LBS can zero iron sights, optics and aiming devices to a variety of direct fire weapons. This system requires 1 "AA" battery. The LBS comes with mandrels sized to fit into the bore of any 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm, and .50 cal weapons. The LBS fires a visible laser out of the bore to show where the bore is pointing. Using this laser, the reticle or aiming point of the device to be zeroed can be adjusted to zero the device. Since the LBS is done at 10 m a specific offset is used to create a proper zero for more realistic distances. The offset is relative to the placement of the device to be zeroed and the height over bore. In addition, the LBS offers 3 Operational modes; (Goggle, Low, and Pulse) allowing for day and night operations and providing a Marksmanship Training capability. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP), detailed drawings and performance specifications for these items. This is not a developmental effort. Current designs have been approved by Product Manager - Soldier Precision Targeting Devices (PM-SPTD). Alternate designs must be approved by PM-SPTD. The following additional NAICS apply: 333314 The Government requires an estimated quantity of the following over 5 years: - Quantity: 2,500; Part Number: LBS-300-A2; (NSN: 5860-01-471-2091) Sensors and Lasers are considered defense unique technology due to the high quality and performance requirements and are covered by Occupational and Environmental Health: Control of Hazards to health from Laser Radiation. Requested Response Information: Sources that can manufacture and deliver the Laser Borelight System are requested to submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the Laser Borelight System. At a minimum, information submitted should include but is not limited to the following types of documentation: Questionnaire information on previous Government and commercial contracts, and data rights. In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number. Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact: 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 any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future. 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. Please submit responses by 11/02/2018 Technical Point of Contact: michelet.audige.civ@mail.mil Competition Advocate Point of Contact: DLA-Aberdeen - Bradley.Holtzapple@dla.mil? Contractor Questionnaire Please complete the following questions. If a question does not apply, please enter N/A or non-applicable. 1. Provide a brief summary of the company and its core competencies. 2. Please provide the following Point of Contact information on all responses: Company: Address: Point of Contact: Phone Number: Fax Numbers: Email Address: CAGE Code: DUNS Number: 3. Describe your Company's past performance in the manufacturing and/or supplying of Laser Boresight System assemblies in the past. Provide Contract Number, Point of Contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort. 4. Describe the qualifications of your engineering staff, who have experience in the design and production of application similar in complexity and technology to laser Boresight System assemblies 5. Describe your company's experience in identifying the test equipment for components similar in complexity and technology to what is used in laser Boresight System assemblies 6. Describe your company's experience in managing obsolescence issues. 7. Does your company maintain a Program and Assessment Tool to monitor and analyze the availability of components to allow clear and precise tracking of all obsolescence issues? If so, please elaborate on the Program and Assessment tool(s). 8. Describe your company's experience in identifying the alternatives for the unavailability of obsolete materials or components to mitigate obsolescence issues. 9. Discuss your company's capability in meeting US Government delivery requirements for this specific product. 10. Is your company interested in providing a long term, short term, or spot buy, contractual solution? Regarding contractual quantity/year types, what does your company invision? (example; fixed quantity, IDIQ, Option quantities, or years)? Explain 11. Do you have product(s) or keep products in stock? What is your production capacity per month for this item? Any limitations in capacity?