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This is a market survey to identify interested sources of supply (manufacturer or distributors) for the following: NSN 5810-01-391-4212, Part Number 36021523 (Cage Code: 24384) cable assembly, or equi... This is a market survey to identify interested sources of supply (manufacturer or distributors) for the following: NSN 5810-01-391-4212, Part Number 36021523 (Cage Code: 24384) cable assembly, or equivalent form/fit/function cable assembly product. Interested sources that are capable of furnishing this item must send a response outlining a viable approach and describing their ability of meeting the Government requirements. Respondents to this notice must provide enough information to demonstrate their capability to provide this item. Requirements Description: This encryption cable assembly connects an STU-III or STE (Secure Telephone Unit / Secure Telephone Equipment) with a DB25 female interface to a DTD (Data Transfer Device such as KY-99, KY-99A or CZY-10) with a DIN Audio 6 female interface. The cable assembly is used to load a key from the DTD into a secure telephone. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for this cable assembly. The TDP is owned by the manufacturer(s). The Government estimates a requirement for a one-time delivery of 700 cable assemblies, however, the quantity may change. First Article Test (FAT) will be required if a source of supply has not previously provided the cable assembly to the government. NAME: CABLE, RS232, DTD, STU NSN: 5810-01-391-4212 P/N: 36021523 CAGE: 24384 Requested Response Information: Sources of supply that can manufacture or supply the cable assembly are requested to submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the cable assembly, or an equivalent form/fit/function cable assembly, or a similar type of cable assembly. At a minimum, information submitted should include, but is not limited to, responses to the included Questionnaire. Responders can provide additional information to describe their technical capabilities of manufacturing or supplying cables of the cable assembly, or an equivalent form/fit/function cable assembly, or a similar type of cable assembly. Responders should answer the included Questionaire. Responders can also add comments that will help the Government to identify potential manufactures or suppliers. 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. 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. Responses to this notice should be submitted no later than close of business August 22, 2023. Technical Point of Contact: C5ISR ESI – michael.r.toscan.civ@army.mil Competition Advocate Point of Contact: DLA-Aberdeen – mary.shearer@dla.mil