This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal or Request for Quote. No Solicitation Number has been assigned at this time. DLA Troop Support is seeking to identify possible sources who can supply the below item:
ADAPTER, AMPLIFIER
RC001: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR)
RD002, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION APPLIES
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE
SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE
ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE
APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON
REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
MIL-STD-130N(1) DATED 16 NOV 2012.
IDENTIFICATION MARKING OF U.S. MILITARY PROPERTY
THIS IS A SOURCE CONTROLLED ITEM WHICH MUST BE
MANUFACTURED AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CITED LIMITED RIGHTS DATA. THE GOVERNMENT CAN-
NOT PROVIDE THE DATA. ONLY THOSE VENDORS WHO
HAVE ACCESS TO THE DATA OR CAN PROVIDE TRACE-
ABILITY TO THE APPROVED SOURCES SHOULD QUOTE.
SAR PACKAGE IS REQUIRED IF YOUR COMPANY IS
CONSIDERING SOURCE APPROVAL.
SAMPLING:
THE SAMPLING METHOD SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-1916 OR ASQ
H1331, TABLE 1 OR A COMPARABLE ZERO BASED SAMPLING PLAN UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED BY THE CONTRACT. IF THE APPLICABLE DRAWING, SPECIFICATION,
STANDARD, OR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION (QAP) SPECIFIES CRITICAL, MAJOR
AND/OR MINOR ATTRIBUTES, THEY SHALL BE ASSIGNED VERIFICAITON LEVELS OF
VII, IV AND II OR AQLS OF 0.1, 1.0 AND 4.0 RESPECTIVELY. UNSPECIFIED
ATTRIBUTES SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS MAJOR UNLESS SAMPLING PLANS ARE
SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. FOR MIL-STD-1916, THE MANUFACTURER
MAY USE THE ATTRIBUTE OR VARIABLE INSPECTION METHOD AT THEIR OPTION OR
PER THE CONTRACT. MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 MAY BE USED TO SET SAMPLE LOT
SIZE, BUT ACCEPTANCE WOULD BE ZERO NON-CONFORMANCES IN THE SAMPLE LOT
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT.
RQ001: TAILORED HIGHER LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(MANUFACTURERS AND NON-MANUFACTURERS)
RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA
This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to
export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations
(ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be
exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State
or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical
data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United
States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national
employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS
252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control
technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint
Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the
Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data
Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire
(both are available at the web address given below), and have been
approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the
export-controlled data. Instructions for obtaining access to the
export-controlled data can be found at:
https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Enhanced-Validation/
To be eligible for award, offerors and any sources of supply proposed
for use are required to have an approved JCP certification and have
been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access
export-controlled data managed by DLA. DLA will not delay award in
order for an offeror or its supplier to apply for and receive approval
by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data.
RQ009: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT ORIGIN
RQ003: CONFIGURATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR EDGEWOOD FOR CHEMICAL,
BIOLOGICAL CENTER MATERIALS - ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR
VARIANCE (DEVIATION OR WAIVER)
This material will be for supplies or services used to facilitate
defense against or recovery from chemical, biological, radiological
or nuclear (CBRN) attack. Special procurement procedures apply.
MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL
NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT
CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED
UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY
USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED
INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS;
AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA.
PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS
CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN
A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR
MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).
RQ039: Non-Tailored Higher-Level Quality Requirements (SAE AS9100) for
Manufacturers and Non-Manufacturers
CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING CHEMICALS ARE NOT TO BE
USED NOR INCORPORATED IN ANY ITEMS TO BE
DELIVERED UNDER THIS CONTRACT.THIS PROHIBITION
SUPERSEDES ALL SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BUT
DOES NOT ALLEVIATE ANY PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS.
SUBSTITUTE CHEMICALS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR
APPROVAL UNLESS THEY ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
FIRST ARTICLE TESTING IS REQUIRED
PRODUCTION LOT TEST REPORT MUST BE APPROVED BY
DLA TROOP SUPPORT PRIOR TO CONTRACT DELIVERY.
NOTE: THE CITED DRAWING IS A SOURCE CONTROLLED
DRAWING AND AS OF THE DATE OF THIS SOLICITATION
ONLY THE SOURCE(S) CITED ON THE DRAWING HAVE
BEEN APPROVED. EVEN THOUGH SOURCES AND APPROVED
PART NUMBERS ARE PROVIDED, THE ITEMS
FURNISHED MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CITED DRAWING. OFFERORS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN
QUALIFYING THEIR PRODUCT FOR PURPOSE OF FUTURE
ACQUISITION MUST CONTACT THE COGNIZANT DESIGN
ACTIVITY SPECIFIED ON THE SOURCE CONTROLLED
DRAWING.
ALSO, MAY INCLUDE ADDITIONAL APPROVED SOURCES
THAT HAVE NOT BEEN REFLECTED ON THE DRAWING AT
THIS TIME.
No shelf life markings are required.
Cage Code: 1LEW5
Avon Protection Systems, Inc.
503 8th Street
Cadillac, MI 49601-9282
Contractor first article/preproduction approval testing required. Use
DI-NDTI-80809B in preparation of the first article report. Current
revision of MIL-HDBK-831 may also be used for report format guidance.
First article testing shall be conducted IAW applicable drawings and
drawing notes, specification, engineering instructions and specific
requirements set forth in the contract. Additionally, 100% dimensional
characteristics check shall be performed and results provided to the
contracting officer. The first article offered must be manufactured at
the facilities in which production quantities are procured under the
contract. Contractor shall provide a statement along with objective
evidence that test and production items meet the material and process
requirements of the contract. If applicable, DD form 1423 documentation
shall be provided as required. Unless F.A.T sample(s) is degraded or
destroyed in testing or submitted for government fit, form, function
verification (when specified by contract), the F.A.T. samples(s) may be
deliverable with the last production run of the contract.
Additional Wide Area Workkflow (WAWF) instructions for contractor first
article test CLIN: The contractor shall code the receiving report for
contractor first article test CLIN in WAWF as follows:
A. Inspection at origin (source)- Enter the DCMA DODAAC listed on page 1
of the contract.
B. Acceptance at destination- Enter the issue by office DODAAC listed
C. Ship to code - Enter the issue by office DODAAC listed on page 1 of
the contract.
Top drawing is source controlled. Buyers must (I) list military and
vendor part number(s) in the solicitation, and (II)
incorporate attached drawings into the contract. Source(s) must conform
OTHER LOT Numbering Applies
The Contractor shall provide standardized lot numbers on all Amplifiers,
identifying the production run during which the units wereproduced. A
copy of the records from the production runs shall be maintained by the
Contractor for Government review, as requested,for a minimum time period
of two years.
to the drawing requirements. (CS120)
LOT NUMBERINGThe Contractor shall provide standardized lot numbers on
all amplifier adapters, identifying the production run during which the
units were produced. A copy of the records from the production runs
shall be maintained by the contractor for government review as requ
ested, for a minimum time period of two years.
Government Furnished Property (GFP)
There is no GFP on this contract.
SECTION C - ENGINEERING EXCEPTIONS
The following Engineering Exceptions shall apply to this procurement:
ANSI MH1, if required, can be obtained on the Material Handlers
Institute of America's website, www.mhi.org, referenced simply
as MH1. The standard is available at no cost, but free registration on
the site is required to obtain the document.
SOURCE CONTROL / VENDOR ITEM VERIFICATION:
Drawing No. Date Vendor Part No. Verified
ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION Yes Not Applicable
CERTIFICATION
This is an identified Chemical Biological Defense Equipment item.
All packaged items of supply shall be marked IAW MIL-STD-129.
Military packaging is required. Requirements defining levels of
packaging shall be IAW MIL-STD-2073-1. If Special Packaging
Instructions (SPI) are provided in the technical data package (TDP), the
SPI's requirements will take precedence over MIL-STD-2073-1 where
applicable.
For all Chemical Biological Items, the First Article Test (FAT) waiver
timeframe is reduced to one (1) year. The use of the Army Combat
Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center DEVCOM CBC
Form 081 is required for all First Article Test waivers, (note: do not
use a DD Form 1694 Request for Variance (or Waiver) for a FAT waiver).
Include RQ038 in the Material Master for all Chemical Biological Items.
This supersedes the three (3) year waiver time frame allowed in
Procurement Note H03- Supplemental First Article Testing Requirements.
CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM
AVON PROTECTION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED 1LEW5 P/N 71009/6
IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 81361 5-1-4337
REVISION NR DTD 01/15/2019
PART PIECE NUMBER:
IAW REFERENCE DRAWING NR 81361 5-1-4337
REVISION NR DTD 03/12/2024
PART PIECE NUMBER:
IAW REFERENCE QAP 81361 5-1-4337
REVISION NR A DTD 01/25/2019
PART PIECE NUMBER:
IAW REFERENCE DRAWING NR 81361 5-1-4337
REVISION NR A DTD 06/03/2020
PART PIECE NUMBER:
IAW REFERENCE QAP 14153 SQAP-FAT3
REVISION NR DTD 06/15/2022
PART PIECE NUMBER:
IAW REFERENCE QAP 14153 SQAP-015430981
REVISION NR DTD 10/25/2022
PART PIECE NUMBER:
IAW REFERENCE QAP 14153 SQAP-015430981
REVISION NR DTD 04/01/2024
PART PIECE NUMBER:
IAW REFERENCE QAP 14153 SQAP-015430981
REVISION NR DTD 06/20/2024
PART PIECE NUMBER:
PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:ZZ CLNG/DRY:Z PRESV MAT:ZZ
WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:Z
UNIT CONT:ZZ OPI:A
INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS:
-PLACE A RED X AND THE WORDS #SHORT BOX# ON THE FRONT OF ANY BOX THAT
HAS A SHORT QUANTITY, THEN PLACE THAT BOX/BOXES WITH THE MARKINGS
SHOWING ON THE TOP FRONT OF THE PALLET LOAD.
