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This is a market survey to locate sources of supply (manufacturers or suppliers) with capability to supply NSN 5895-01-407-2627, Part Number A3256646-1 (Cage Code: 80063) Amplifier, Radio Frequency AM... This is a market survey to locate sources of supply (manufacturers or suppliers) with capability to supply NSN 5895-01-407-2627, Part Number A3256646-1 (Cage Code: 80063) Amplifier, Radio Frequency AM-7238B/VRC and with capability of delivering up to 1000 units per month to meet the surge requirements. First Article Test (FAT) will be required. The AM-7238B/VRC is used as part of the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) vehicular configurations AN/VRC-89 thru AN/VRC-92. It is configured for insertion into Amplifier -Adapter, Vehicular AM-7239/VRC. It is designed to operate over the frequency range of 30 to 87.975 MHz at a nominal output power of 50 watts. The AM-7238B/VRC increases the 4 watts output of the RT to 50 watts for long range communication. SINCGARS is a family of Very High Frequency-Frequency Modulation (VHF-FM) combat net radios designed to provide the primary means of command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. The SINCGARS radios provide a resistance to jamming via Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM). The SINCGARS family of radios has the capability to transmit and receive voice and digital data, and is consistent with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Interoperability requirements. SINCGARS is the primary soldier-to-soldier communications system and is one of the five major communications/data elements that provide seamless digital communications to the Army end user. Technical Data Package (TDP) for manufacture and acceptance of this item is available from the Government. The complete TDP, which include top level drawings, the associated parts list, component level drawings, test requirements for manufacture and acceptance of this item will be released along with the solicitation. The top level drawing and parts list of this item can be released prior to the release of the solicitation upon request. The TDP for this item is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This information shall not be provided to non-U.S. persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States Department of State. Interested source wishing to request for the top level drawing and parts list of this item must demonstrate that your company has an active status in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (JCP) when submitting request to the Government Point of Contract. Interested sources that are capable of manufacturing or supplying any of the items list above must submit enough information to demonstrate their capability to manufacture or supply this item. At a minimum, information submitted should include but is not limited to the following types of documentation: A detail description of your capability of manufacturing or supplying this item and the responses to the questionnaire attached. The information received from this market survey will be evaluated by the Government for the purpose of planning to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. The Government will also use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and to assist in making future acquisition strategy decisions. 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 interested sources or responders to this notice for any information received and any costs incurred in responding, or for subsequent exchanges of information. Information submitted does not constitute a proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, but will be considered an exchange of capabilities and ideas. 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. Technical Point of Contact: Stanley Chan - Stanley.U.Chan.civ@mail.mil Competition Advocate Point of Contact: DLA-Aberdeen – Bradley.Holtzapple@dla.mil Responses to this notice should be submitted no later than close of business May 01, 2020.