Market Survey for PVS-14 Helmet Mount Assembly for ACH and PASGT
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, acting on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center’s Strategic Sourcing Directorate, is conducting a market survey to identify qualified suppliers capable of manufacturing or sourcing Helmet Mount Assemblies for the AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device, specifically for use with the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) helmets. The items of interest are identified by NSN 5855-01-610-8704 (ACH mount, part number A3256368-2) and NSN 5855-01-612-5116 (PASGT mount, part number A3256368-1), both associated with CAGE code 80063. The Government estimates a total demand of 219,792 ACH mounts and 25,000 PASGT mounts over a five-year period, though this estimate is non-binding and serves solely for market research purposes to determine potential competition, small business participation, and acquisition strategy. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will result from the responses received. Suppliers must submit detailed documentation demonstrating their ability to produce or source physically and functionally equivalent assemblies, including evidence such as prior government or commercial purchase orders, test reports, or attestations from the original source. Responses must include the company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email and phone number. All submissions must be received by July 14, 2026, via email only, and must include a completed questionnaire along with signed Non-Disclosure Agreements, DD Form 2345 certification, and JCP verification. Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP), which contains conceptual information needed for compliance, is strictly controlled under ITAR and conditional upon successful completion of security and certification protocols. Data received will be used exclusively for planning purposes, and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding. The place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and any future award may be set aside for small businesses based on the findings of this survey.
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Full Description
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the AN/PVS-14.
Requirements Description:
The United States Army is looking for sources (manufacturers and suppliers) with the ability to provide the Helmet Mount Assemblies, (NSN: 5855-01-610-8704 [ACH] & 5855-01-612-5116 [PASGT]) for the AN/PVS-14. The Helmet Mount Assemblies are a component of the Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD), AN/PVS-14, which is a night vision system that amplifies ambient light (moonlight, stars, skyglow, etc.) and provides improved night vision. The helmet mount assemblies are used to attach the monocular and to the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and/or the Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) Helmet.
The Government requires an estimated quantity of 219,792 ACH Helmet Mount Assemblies (NSN: 5855-01-610-8704) and 25,000 PASGT Helmet Mount Assemblies (NSN: 5855-01-612-5116) over a 5-year period. This is not a solicitation. This is only an estimate and will not bind the contractor or the Government in any way or at any time into a contract with any of the specified terms below.
The Government possesses the technical data package (TDP) for the two assemblies. The TDP is available for conditional release. The TDP includes conceptual information. This is not a developmental effort. Alternate designs must be approved by Product Manager- Soldier Maneuver Sensors (PM-SMS). This is not a solicitation. This is only an estimate and will not bind the contractor or the Government in any way or at any time into a contract with any of the specified terms below
Suppliers who can supply this item should contact the government before July 14th, 2026. Submissions can be sent to brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil. Responses must include a list of items the supplier is able to produce or source as well as documentation that the supplier can provide the army with a physically and functionally component from the list above. Examples of such documentation can be test results, copy of purchase orders if the supplier was a vendor to the listed source, or a statement from listed source demonstrating that the supplier can provide the Army a solution. For more information contact Brandon Hepner at brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil.
Items and/or Services to Be Procured:
NSN: 5855-01-610-8704 & 5855-01-612-5116
NOMENCLATURE: Helmet Mount Assemblies for Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) helmets
PART NUMBER: A3256368-2 & A3256368-1
CAGE: 80063
Requested Response Information:
We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services to submit information to show their capability. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, information on previous Government and commercial contracts, and evidence that the item can be provided.
In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact 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 7/14/2026
Technical Point of Contact: Brandon Hepner (brandon.t.hepner.civ@army.mil)