Reticle Assembly, Optical Instrument
ID: SPRDL124R0184Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND WARRENWARREN, MI, 48397, USA

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Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is seeking potential sources for the procurement of Reticle Assembly, Optical Instrument, specifically for military vehicles including the M109A7/M992A3 and Bradley A4. The requirement includes a basic quantity of 174 units, with a 100% option for additional units, and emphasizes that this is a Sources Sought Notice rather than an open solicitation for bids or proposals. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must undergo qualification testing to gain source approval, which allows them to compete in future solicitations but does not guarantee business. Interested parties should contact Muhammad Kah at Muhammad.kah@dla.mil or by phone at 586-467-1203, with responses due by September 30, 2024.

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    The Sources Sought Notice: 2024-DLA-00891 outlines a potential federal contract for the supply of Reticle Assembly, Optical Instrument, associated with military vehicles M109A7/M992A3 and Bradley A4. The document specifies a basic quantity of 174 units, with a 100% option demand. Notably, this notice does not represent an open invitation for bids or proposals, and no technical data is available for this item. Suppliers must undergo qualification testing to gain source approval, which does not ensure future business but rather allows participation in upcoming solicitations. The announcement emphasizes crucial links to the Source Approval Program, which provides detailed guidelines for prospective suppliers. Contact for inquiries is available through a designated Source Approval Officer via email. Overall, this notice aims to identify potential sources that can meet the Department of Defense's requirements for this specific optical component, highlighting the stringent approval protocols involved in government contracting.
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