Manufacture of three (3) NSN, APN-209 Radar Altimeter Receiver Transmitters and Indicators

This is a Sources Sought announcement to locate sources for the manufacture and repair of designated Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), identified as - APN-209 Radar Altimeter Receiver Transmitter, RT-1411E, National Stock Number (NSN) to be determined (TBD), P/N HG68907210-AA01; - APN-209 Radar Altimeter Receiver Transmitter, RT-1115L, NSN (TBD), HG68907209-AA01 and APN-209 Indicator ID-1917D, NSN 5841-01-581-9338, P/N JG1209AC02. These units were produced sole source by Honeywell Inc., CAGE 94580. The AN/APN-209(V) family of Radar Altimeter Set LRUs are used in Army Aircraft to provide an accurate indication of radar altitude function over a range of 0 to 1,500 feet and 0 to 8,000 feet. They support the missions of the UH-60, CH-47, and AH-64 Army helicopters and their availability is essential to successful, safe missions The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC), intends to acquire - APN-209 Radar Altimeter Receiver Transmitter, RT-1411E, National Stock Number (NSN) to be determined (TBD), P/N HG68907210-AA01; - APN-209 Radar Altimeter Receiver Transmitter, RT-1115L, NSN (TBD), HG68907209-AA01 and - APN-209 Indicator ID-1917D, NSN 5841-01-581-9338, P/N JG1209AC02 to support the APN-209 family of equipment. Repair of these items will be addressed as an add-on to a manufacturing contract by means of a contract modification. The Government does not possess the technical data (drawings or specifications) package (TDP) that completely defines form, fit and function of the units. The TDP is not available for release. Any sources capable of manufacturing these units must so indicate by writing to: Commander U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) ATTN: Product Realization Systems Engineering & Quality Directorate (PRD) FCDD-IAP-AB 6560 Surveillance Loop Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The responses must demonstrate knowledge of the system including physical and functional interchangeability at the LRU level with the items that the current source supplies for these NSNs. The successful supplier may be required to warrant that the items supplied will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army. Requested Response Information: Sources that can provide the manufacturing services sought are requested to submit information to show their capability to supply the same or similar services. At a minimum, information submitted should include but is not limited to the following types of documentation: Questionnaire responses, drawings, test results, information on previous Government and commercial contracts, data rights, etc. 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 Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This 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 15 May 2020. Technical Point of Contact: bonnie.l.kolaya.civ@mail.mil Competition Advocate Point of Contact: DLA-Aberdeen - Bradley.Holtzapple@dla.mil