SAM #DLA-Aberdeen-26-056

Market Research for Collimation Attachment for TS-3895 Night Vision Test Set

The U.S. Army, via DLA Land at Aberdeen, is conducting market research to identify manufacturers and suppliers for Collimation Attachments used with the TS-3895 Night Vision Test Set. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, DLA Land at Aberdeen - Products/Services Requested: - Collimation Attachment for TS-3895 Night Vision Test Set - No specific part number or quantity provided - Critical component for field-testing night vision systems - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Government has a limited technical data package (TDP) available for conditional release - Alternate designs must be approved by CECOM ILSC - Suppliers must demonstrate capability to provide the Collimation Attachment, including documentation such as test results or purchase orders - This is not a developmental effort; only proven solutions will be considered - Notice is for market research and planning, not a solicitation or contract commitment

Description

The United States Army is looking for sources (manufacturers and suppliers) with the ability to provide new Collimation Attachments to support the TS-3895. The Collimation Attachment is a critical component of the TS-3895. The TS-3895 is a field-test set for night vision systems.

The Government possesses a limited technical data package (TDP) for the part. The TDP is available for conditional release per distribution statement. The TDP includes conceptual information. This is not for a developmental effort. Alternate designs must be approved by CECOM ILSC. This is not a solicitation. This is only an estimate and will not bind the contractor or the Government in any way or at any time into a contract with any of the specified terms below.

The following additional NAICS apply: 333310

Suppliers who can supply this item should contact the government before July 16, 2026. Submissions must be sent to eric.j.fulmer.civ@army.mil. Responses must include a list of items the supplier is able to produce or source as well as documentation that the supplier can provide the army with the component from the list above. Examples of such documentation can be test results, copy of purchase orders if the supplier was a vendor to the listed source, or a statement from listed source demonstrating that the supplier can provide the Army with a solution.

The Government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Therefore, any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor's expense.

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 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 7/16/2026

Technical Point of Contact: eric.j.fulmer.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: adedolapo.a.junaid.civ@army.mil

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