Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) for Procurement of Tactical Network Transport – On The Move (TNT-OTM) Parts
ID: DLA-Aberdeen-25-043Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND AT ABERDEENABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cb598b45a5104e6fbf5ad663934613a6/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 17, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land at Aberdeen, is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) for the procurement of Tactical Network Transport – On The Move (TNT-OTM) parts. This initiative aims to identify capable businesses, particularly small businesses, that can meet the upcoming contract requirements for these essential military components, which are critical for enhancing communication capabilities on the battlefield. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capabilities, past performance, and engineering qualifications by April 17, 2025, to inform the government's acquisition strategy. For inquiries, potential respondents can contact Justin Young at Justin.y.young2.civ@army.mil or the DLA Land and Maritime Small Business Office at smbizlandcols@dla.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Justin Young
Justin.y.young2.civ@army.mil
DLA Land and Maritime SBO
smbizlandcols@dla.mil
Files
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DLA-Aberdeen-25-43 SSA.docx
Apr 9, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The document outlines a Sources Sought Notice (SSA) issued by the U.S. Government, specifically the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center, for the procurement of Tactical Network Transport – On The Move (TNT-OTM) parts. It aims to identify capable businesses, particularly small businesses, that can fulfill the upcoming contract requirements. The SSA serves as an informational tool to gather capabilities from potential suppliers and is not an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal. The notice includes specific guidance on how to respond, outlines necessary documentation, and emphasizes that the responses will inform future acquisition strategies without guaranteed contract awards. Information on the required parts is provided, including their nomenclature, part numbers, and corresponding National Stock Numbers (NSNs). Interested vendors must submit a responses detailing their capabilities, past performance, engineering qualifications, and ability to manage obsolescence issues, among other criteria. The Government will use these submissions to assess market capabilities and potentially shape procurement actions. The deadline for responses is set for April 17, 2025, with specified points of contact for queries. The overall purpose is to ensure a competitive market assessment and to support the acquisition strategy for the required military components.
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