Sources Sought Announcement for SINCGARS Installation Kit and Component
ID: DLA-Aberdeen-26-002Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND AT ABERDEENABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5895)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential suppliers for Installation Kits and components supporting the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS). The procurement aims to acquire parts essential for the SINCGARS, which are critical for command and control communications in combat scenarios, providing resistance to jamming and ensuring interoperability with NATO systems. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capability to manufacture the specified parts, including the Installation Kit, Electronic Equipment MK-2361/VRC, and Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical CX-13292/VRC, with responses due by December 17, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Stanley Chan at stanley.u.chan.civ@army.mil or the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office at DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil.

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    This document outlines a Contractor Questionnaire for companies interested in government contracts, likely for the supply of Cables, Cable Reels, and Conduits. The questionnaire seeks comprehensive information on a company's background, core competencies, and points of contact. It emphasizes past performance in manufacturing and supplying these specific products, requiring details on contract numbers, POCs, and descriptions of support. Key areas of inquiry include the qualifications of engineering staff, experience with identifying test equipment, managing obsolescence issues, and identifying alternative materials. The government also probes the company's capability to meet delivery requirements, its preference for long-term and IDIQ contracts, and whether products are kept in stock. Finally, it asks about potential supply chain concerns and mitigation strategies, especially regarding government-directed sources.
    This document outlines the procedures for requesting a Technical Data Package (TDP) for DLA-Aberdeen-26-002, emphasizing compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To receive a TDP, companies must submit requests to DLA.Aberdeen.SourcesSought@dla.mil within seven days of the posting date. Essential requirements include an active status in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (JCP) with an approved DD2345, a completed and signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and CAGE verification in SAM. The NDA signee and JCP data custodian must be the same individual. Once verified, the TDP will be uploaded to DoD SAFE, and access details will be emailed. The document provides contact information and resources for JCP status verification and updates.
    This Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (DLA-Aberdeen-26-002) governs the release of technical data and computer software (Data) related to SINCGARS Installation Kits and Components for market research purposes. The Recipient agrees to strict limitations on the use, modification, reproduction, release, performance, display, or disclosure of this Data, which may be marked with government purpose rights, SBIR data rights, limited rights, restricted rights, or special license rights. The agreement mandates that Data marked with government purpose or SBIR data rights only be used for government purposes, not commercial, and requires express written permission from the contractor for disclosure to third parties other than approved subcontractors/suppliers, who must also sign similar agreements. Limited rights data use is restricted as specified in an attachment, while restricted rights software is for market survey responses only, prohibiting reverse engineering or multi-computer use without licensor permission. The Recipient must protect Data from unauthorized release, accept it "as is" without warranty, and notify the Contractor/licensor of the agreement's execution and Data receipt. The Recipient indemnifies the Government from misuse liability, acknowledges the Contractor as a third-party beneficiary, and must destroy all Data by December 2, 2026. The agreement's obligations survive its expiration.
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