SAM #SPRRA2-26-Q-0057

Sources Sought for Ruggedized Digital Laptops for PATRIOT D-TCS

This opportunity is a market research notice from DLA Aviation at Huntsville, Alabama, seeking sources for ruggedized laptops for military use: - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Huntsville, Alabama - Supporting the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) International Programs Project Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Raytheon Company (CAGE Code: 05716) is currently identified as the only responsible source - Products/Services Requested: - Four (4) Ruggedized Digital Laptops - Part Number: 13740470-1 - Purpose: To operate the PATRIOT Dismounted Tactical Command System (D-TCS) for PATRIOT Ground Support Equipment (GSE) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Laptops must be ruggedized and compatible with PATRIOT D-TCS and GSE hardware - Contractor must provide manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, and engineering services for these laptops - The government is encouraging all capable businesses, including small and disadvantaged businesses, to seek source approval and prequalification for future solicitations - This is a sources sought notice for planning and informational purposes only; no solicitation is currently available - Highlight: Raytheon is the only responsible source at this time, but the government is open to identifying additional qualified manufacturers

Description

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

This sources sought notice is in support of market research being conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources and if future efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for small businesses. This sources sought notice serves to notify companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of four (4) each (ea) of the Ruggedized Digital Laptop, Part Number (P/N) 13740470-1, to Operate the PATRIOT Dismounted Tactical Command System (D-TCS) in support of PATRIOT Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Hardware. These critical spares will be placed on the existing subsumable indefinite delivery requirements type contract (SPRRA2-26-D-0016) in support of the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) International Programs (IP) Project Office (PO).

It is contemplated that this award will be made to Raytheon Company (CAGE Code: 05716), utilizing Other than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), having only one responsible source. The Government is interested in all businesses (to include 8(a), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), HUBZone Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)). All contractors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be registered as a potential source. Firms that possess the ability and can produce the required item(s) described above are encouraged to identify themselves. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by emailing inquiries to the point of contact(s) listed with this announcement. The contractor shall be capable of successfully performing and complying with any and all special requirements in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation annotated above, at the unit prices established at time of a contract award. The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source. The contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including but not limited to: supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues and final delivery of assets as well as any and all additional costs incurred resulting from contract performance.

DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

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