Market Survey for the Procurement and Repair of AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS), NSN 6605-01-323-9061, P/N: P510A003-02

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services to submit information to show [their capability to manufacture and repair the equivalent AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS)]. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire (shown below), information on previous Government and commercial contracts, data rights, etc..

Procurement 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.

1. Provide a brief summary of your company and its core competencies.

1. Please provide the following Point of Contact information on all responses:

Company:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Phone Number:

Fax Numbers:

Email Address:

CAGE Code:

DUNS Number:

1. Describe your Company's past performance in the manufacturing and/or supplying of AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS) in the past. Provide Contract Number, Point of Contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort. If applicable, provide documentation such as copy of a purchase order if the supplier was a vendor to the listed source or a statement from listed source demonstrating that the supplier can, in fact, supply the Army with this unit from the supplier listed above.
2. Describe the qualifications of your engineering staff who have experience in the design and production of supplies similar in complexity and technology to AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS).
3. Describe your company's experience in identifying the test equipment for components similar in complexity and technology to what is used in AN/ASN-157 Doppler Navigation Set (DNS).
4. Describe your company's experience and process for managing obsolescence issues.
5. Does your company maintain a Program and Assessment Tool to monitor and analyze the availability of components to allow clear and precise tracking of all obsolescence issues?  If so, please elaborate on the Program and Assessment tool(s).
6. Describe your company's experience in identifying alternatives for unavailable or obsolete materials or components to mitigate obsolescence issues. Discuss number of years part will be available.
7. Discuss your company's capability to meet US Government delivery requirements for this specific product. Discuss production lead time, production capacity by month, and surge capacity.  number of years part will be available, ranges for price breaks if applicable or any other information that could affect the acquisition, supply and delivery of the parts. 
8. The Government prefers (include term of pricing – long term, short term, spot buy etc.). Can your company meet the Government preference. If not, please describe what you are willing to provide. Discuss ranges for price breaks if applicable.
9. The Government prefers (include contract type; fixed quantity, IDIQ, IDPO, option quantities, option years)?  Can your company meet the Government preference. If not, please describe what you are willing to provide or what you would prefer to provide. Please explain.
10. Do you have product(s) or keep products in stock?
11. Are there any vendors in your supply chain that you are concerned would prevent you from meeting the Government delivery schedule? – If so, please describe the company and what steps you are taking or have taken to mitigate. If it is a Government directed source, please describe any other vendors that may have the capability to meet the delivery schedule.