DECODER,COMMAND SIG

SAM.GOV Sources Sought

Class Code: 58

NAICS Code: 334290

Subject: NSN- OEM Raytheon Patriot Missile Weapon System, Sole Source Long Term Contract

PRON Number: Dl2H0015Dl

Set Aside Code: NI A

Response Date: 3 Days

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources, and if future efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for Small Business. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334290 which has a corresponding Size Standard of 750 employees.

This SSS is to notify companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of the Decoder,Command Sig. NSN: 5895-01-526-1011, Part Number 11469063 in support of the Patriot Missile weapon system. AMSC 3N:Acquire, for the second or subsequent time directly from the actual manufacturer as indicated.  Manufacture of this part requires special test and/or inspection facilities to determine and maintain ultra-precision quality for its function or system integrity. Substantiation and inspection of the precision or quality cannot be accomplished without such specialized test or inspection facilities. Only the source(s) indicated on this certification has access to these facilities/equipment and the Government cannot provide access to any other source. No other part can be substituted for this item. As a result, this acquisition is currently being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-l(a)(2) having only a limited number ofresponsible sources. The Government is interested in all businesses to include 8(a), small business and small disadvantaged business, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be registered as a potential source. Firms that possess the ability and can produce the required item(s) described above are encouraged to identify themselves. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by accessing the website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/SAR/ then click on AMCOM Spare Parts Manufacturer or Distributor SAR.

The Contractor shall be capable of successfully performing and complying with any and all special requirements in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation annotated above, at the unit prices established at the time of contract award.

The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source.  The contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including but not limited to: supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues and final delivery of assests as well as any additional costs incurred resulting from contract performance.