The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for producing the EYEPIECE, ASSEMBLY, O, identified by NSN 5855-016867316. Currently, there is one approved supplier, ELBIT SYSTEM OF AMERICA-NIGHT VISION. This notice does not involve a solicitation for proposals but seeks to identify entities capable of meeting the necessary requirements to manufacture and deliver the eyepiece components, including labor, materials, testing, and logistics management. Interested parties are required to submit their organizational details and capability statements by March 3rd, 2025, via email. The procurement may be set aside for small businesses, or conducted through open competition, and responses will inform the contracting process. The project involves the anticipated production of 1,787 units, aiming to ensure compliance with tight schedules and performance metrics. This notice emphasizes the government's intent to assess market capacity and capability while establishing a sound procurement strategy for the required eyepieces.
This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) regarding the procurement of an eyepiece assembly, designated NSN 5855-016867316. The solicitation will be issued on March 18, 2025, with offers due by April 17, 2025, and the contract duration spans five years. It will be an unrestricted procurement requiring certified cost and pricing data but does not stipulate EEO clearance or authorize progress payments. The evaluation criteria for contract award will weigh price, past performance, and delivery equally.
Estimated demand is 1,787 units annually, with a minimum order quantity set at 447. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and all eligible sources are encouraged to submit offers. The approved source for this item is Elbit Systems of America-Night Vision, with delivery terms specified as FOB Origin Inspection/Acceptance: Destination on a 114-day delivery schedule. Potential bidders can access the solicitation via the DLA Internet Bid Board Systems on the RFP issue date, ensuring no paper copies will be provided. This proposal encapsulates a government initiative to streamline procurement and secure needed optical components efficiently.