Market Survey for the procurement of NSN 7021-01-675-4790 (COMPUTER,DIGITAL) on the AN/MSQ-135 Mobile Tower System (MOTS) system.

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 AN/MSQ-135 Mobile Tower System (MOTS).

Requirements Description:

The items to be procured are for the AN/MSQ-135 Mobile Tower System (MOTS). The MOTS is a rapidly deployable, air traffic control (ATC) tower and Airfield Lighting System (ALS) that quickly establishes Air Traffic Services (ATS). The system provides digital air/ground communication and digital linkage into the Army Airspace Command and Control (A2C2) and Air Traffic Services (ATS) networks. The Government does not possess specifications or detailed drawings for the referenced system.

Please note that this is not a Request for Proposal. This notice is provided for planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government.

The following are the Army’s estimated forecasts* for initial production:

NIIN: 01-675-4790

Nomenclature: COMPUTER, DIGITAL

QTY: 14

*Quantities listed are estimations and not a guarantee. Final quantities will be determined at time of solicitation.

The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release.

The circuit card assembly was last purchased on 07/05/2024 through delivery order SPRBL124F0119 for a quantity of 14ea.

However, it was determined that we will need to work with another vendor to identify a legitimate replacement. The previous part number purchased had multiple issues when trying to load the laptops into the MOTS. No replacement or feasibility study was done to identify a new item for form, fit, and function replacement.

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 7021-01-675-4790

NOMENCLATURE: COMPUTER,DIGITAL

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 parts/services past repair performance or purchases. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, drawings, test results, information on previous Government and commercial contracts, data rights, etc.

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 based on 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.

This is a sources-sought announcement only for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to accomplish market research and support planning for the below listed requirements. The Government will not pay for any information or reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI. No solicitation is being issued at this time. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov site. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

All SSA responses should be emailed to the 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 DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.

Please submit responses by 3/23/2026

Technical Point of Contact: noel.m.acevero.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: wesley.t.sparks.ctr@army.mil

DLA Aberdeen Small Business: DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil