Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) for Procurement of High Power Amplifier (HPA) used in the WIN-T INC 1 system

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 Warfighter Information Network – Tactical Increment 1 (WIN-T INC 1).

Requirements Description:

The AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUENCY is an essential element to the WIN-T INC 1 fleet of systems as it is a solid-state power amplifier that strengthens the Ka-band signal to the required power needed for transmission through an antenna which improves quality of communication in the WIN-T systems.

The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release.

Detailed data for repair and/or manufacturing, inspections and test procedures and other documentation pertaining to the existing design are not available from the Army.

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 5996-01-585-3295

NOMENCLATURE: AMPLIFIER,RADIO FREQUENCY

PART NUMBER: JNB-KAM050-HE00

CAGE: 3YFJ3

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can manufacture or supply the listed parts to submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar parts. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire.

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 1/5/2024

Technical Point of Contact: C5ISR ESI - justin.y.young2.civ@army.mil

Competition Advocate Point of Contact: DLA-Aberdeen – mary.shearer@dla.mil