INERTIAL NAVIGATION
ID: SPRDL125R0167Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND WARRENWARREN, MI, 48397, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS (6605)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fa6ace6aa6964e568d2d9ea33d7da72a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren, is seeking sources for the procurement of 54 units of the new 5K TALIN Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) intended for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems (BFVS). This procurement aims to replace the older 3K INU currently utilized in both Stryker and Bradley vehicles, highlighting the importance of modernizing military equipment for enhanced operational capabilities. Interested suppliers must comply with the Source Approval Program, which includes vehicle qualification testing, and should be aware that costs associated with this process will be the responsibility of the contractor. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice (2025-DLA-01029) are due by May 17, 2025, and further details can be obtained by contacting Muhammad Kah at Muhammad.kah@dla.mil or by phone at 586-467-1203.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Muhammad Kah
    (586) 467-1203
    Muhammad.kah@dla.mil
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    Sources sought.pdf
    The Sources Sought Notice 2025-DLA-01029 pertains to the procurement of 54 units of the new 5K TALIN Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems (BFVS), intended to replace the older 3K INU currently used in both Stryker and Bradley vehicles. This procurement is exclusively sourced to Honeywell and is part of a market research effort complying with FAR Part 10, seeking potential industry sources for this specific requirement. Submissions are voluntary, and the government is not liable for any costs incurred by responding parties. Companies interested in becoming suppliers must undergo the Source Approval Program, which includes vehicle qualification testing, with associated costs borne by the contractor. The solicitation is expected to be available online by July 2025, with further details accessible at FedBizOpps. Key contacts for additional information are provided, highlighting the importance of complying with the Source Approval Program guidelines for potential suppliers.
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