Procurement of Ka and Ku Solid State Amplifiers used in (TNT-ATH) AN/TSC-208 (STT 208)

The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the Tactical Network Transport-At The Halt (TNT-ATH); ;AN/TSC-208, also known as STT-208 .

Requirements Description: The LRUs which SCMD-SSD is intending to acquire are Ka and Ku Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs). For Part number details, please refer to “Items and/or Services to Be Procured:” section on this SSA. TNT-ATH AN/TSC-208, also known as STT-208 uses both the Ka and Ku SSPAs. The part numbers mentioned under section “Items and/or Services to Be Procured:” are the only known technically acceptable parts for their applications. Only form, fit, and function identical parts will suffice.

The Government does not have technical data package (TDP) for these parts. The SCMD-SSD CANNOT guarantee specific requirement for production of LRU. However, the Possible Quantity for Delivery Order for KA SSPA is 1 and for Ku SSPA is 8. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release. Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN:

5996016963823 NOMENCLATURE:

AMPLIFIER, RADIO FREQUENCY / KA SSPA PART NUMBER1:

KA1-200B-A4-113041L CAGE1:

7AkW3 PART NUMBER2:

405814-01B CAGE: 1BPK0 QUANTITY:

1 NSN:

5996016964401 NOMENCLATURE:

AMPLIFIER, RADIO FREQUENCY / KU SSPA PART NUMBER1:

KU1-400B-A4-213041L CAGE1:

7AkW3 PART NUMBER2:

404698-01B CAGE: 1BPK0 QUANTITY:

6 Requested Response Information: We request that sources who can supply the listed parts or services to submit information to show [ their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar Form Fit Function (FFF) parts]. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, [When you respond, please use “Ka and Ku SSPAs quantity 1 and 6” as a subject.

In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email address and telephone number.]. In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number.

Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact: This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.

The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future.

All SSA responses should be emailed to the Technical and Competition Advocate Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the Competition Advocate. Please submit responses by 4/17/2024 Technical Point of Contact: [C5ISR ESI – biruk.a.shiferaw.civ@army.mil]

Competition Advocate Point of Contact: mary.shearer@dla.mil