Light Interference Filter (LIF) for the Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (ENVG) PSQ-20B
ID: DLA-Aberdeen-25-020Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land at Aberdeen, is seeking sources capable of supplying Light Interference Filters (LIF) for the Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (ENVG) PSQ-20B. The procurement aims to acquire an estimated quantity of 1,000 to 5,000 LIF units over a two-year period, as these filters are critical components that enhance the night vision capabilities of military personnel. Interested manufacturers and suppliers must submit their capabilities and relevant documentation by February 3, 2024, to demonstrate their ability to meet the Army's requirements. For further inquiries, potential vendors can contact Matthew Eberhardt at matthew.n.eberhardt.civ@mail.mil or the DLA Land and Maritime Small Business Office at smbizlandcols@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DLA Land and Maritime SBO
    smbizlandcols@dla.mil
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    This document outlines a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement regarding the Light Interference Filter (LIF) for the Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (ENVG) PSQ-20B, pertaining to the government’s SAM.GOV Notice ID: DLA-Aberdeen-25-020. The agreement is designed to ensure that the Recipient, an authorized entity, utilizes sensitive technical data or software provided by the government strictly for government purposes and protects against unauthorized disclosure. Key obligations include: the restriction on the use and dissemination of government data; the requirement for subcontractors to sign similar non-disclosure agreements; adoption of security protocols to prevent data leaks; and the necessity for the Recipient to report any data received to the Contractor. The agreement mandates that the Recipient must destroy all provided data and copies within 30 days of the contract's expiration, with obligations persisting beyond the agreement's termination. The overarching purpose is to safeguard sensitive information related to military technology while establishing the legal framework for its responsible usage by contractors involved in the market survey. The regulatory reference cited is DFARS 227.7103-7.
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