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This survey is published in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, (Market Research). The purpose of this survey is to locate potential sources to acquire the listed spare parts... This survey is published in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, (Market Research). The purpose of this survey is to locate potential sources to acquire the listed spare parts for the AN/VAS-5B DVE. There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information. Requirements Description: This is a market survey to locate potential sources to acquire the listed spare parts within Table 1. for the AN/VAS-5B DVE. The AN/VAS-5B is an uncooled thermal imaging systems developed for the use of drivers operating a multitude of Combat Vehicles (CV), Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV) and platforms that fall under Abrams Combat Vehicle (CV). The system consists of a sensor, a pan and tilt assembly, and display screen. The Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE) is a top priority system of the US Army Armor Center and other Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) that supports a wide variety of vehicles within Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT), Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and other Active Army and Army National Guard Units. The Acquisition Contract requirements will be as follows: REQUIREMENTS: The Performance Specification, MIL-PRF-49256E Driver Vision Enhancer – Family of Systems (DVE-FOS), AN/VAS 5A-5B dated 30 September 2009 details the requirements that the supplier will need to meet in order to be considered fully qualified. MIL-PRF-49256D is listed as DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C. Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors. Critical technology 29 July 2008. Other requests for this document shall be referred to Project Manager, Night Vision/Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, ATTN: SFAE-IEW&S-NV-FLIR, Fort Belvoir, VA. 22060 Copy of this Spec will be provided upon request The Interface Control Document (ICD), A3325865 (REV C) for the DVE-FOS contains the interfaces that the DVE-FOS supplier will need to meet to be considered fully qualified. ICD A3325865 is listed as DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C. Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors. Critical technology 29 July 2008. Other requests for this document shall be referred to Project Manager, Night Vision/Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, ATTN: SFAE-IEW&S-NV-FLIR, Fort Belvoir, VA. 22060 Copy of this Spec will be provided upon request Must have the same Form, Fit and Function (F3) of the Items within Table 1. Both ICD and Performance specifications contain information that has been designated as “Militarily Critical Technical Data.” Only businesses that have been certified by the Department of Defense, United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, and have a valid requirement may obtain a copy of DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement. Refer to https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/ Below is the DVE identified Spare part and component with their corresponding National Stock Numbers (NSN) and/or Part Number for this effort: TABLE 1 NSN 5855-01-661-4313 Part Number 1000613-201 Description 17 µm TWV Receiver, Infrared (Sensor Module (SM)) 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 Sources sought announcement (SSA) or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This 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 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. The potential vendors will prove they have the capability to manufacture DVE parts listed within Table 1. The responses must include documentation such as drawings, test results, or other technical information demonstrating that the suppliers can provide the items within Table 1. All proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked.