Sources Sought Announcement: Diopter Scope Assembly for TS-3895

The United States Army, through DLA Land at Aberdeen, is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify qualified manufacturers and suppliers capable of providing new Diopter Scope Assemblies for the TS-3895 field-test set for night vision systems. This is not a solicitation or binding contract but a market research effort to assess industry capability prior to potential future procurement. The Diopter Scope Assembly is a critical component, and the Government holds a limited technical data package (TDP) subject to ITAR controls and restrictive legends under DFARS 227.7103-7, including Government Purpose Rights, Limited Rights, or Restricted Rights designations. Respondents must be JCP certified, submit a signed NDA, and demonstrate the ability to produce or source the component using evidence such as test results, prior purchase orders, or authorization from approved sources. Access to the TDP requires active CAGE code registration verified through SAM, and all data must be handled by U.S. persons only—no transfer to foreign entities is permitted. Responses must include a list of producible or sourced items and be submitted by June 30, 2026, to [email hidden], with TDP access requests sent to [email hidden] via the DoD SAFE portal. The NAICS code 333310 applies, and the place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response, and no contract value, pricing, or payment details are provided as this is a pre-acquisition survey. Special requirements include strict adherence to data handling protocols, indemnification obligations, and mandatory destruction of all technical data within 30 days of contract termination or completion of use. Vendors are encouraged to outline their preferred contractual structure—such as IDIQ, long-term, short-term, or spot-buy arrangements—and must demonstrate experience in managing component obsolescence, using program assessment tools, and meeting U.S. Government delivery standards. Engineering staff must have proven background in optical assembly design, and all submissions must comply with security protocols governing export-controlled technical data. No formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging specifications, or contract clauses are included at this stage, as this notice serves solely to gather industry capacity information.