AN/USM-670A CCA 5998016407207

Sources Sought For Joint Services Electronic Combat Systems Tester (JSECST) (Multiple NSNs) (Intent to Purchase on Sole-Source Basis) FROM: Benjiman L. Morris, 410 SCMS/GULA TO: DLA/AWB LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title: Intend sole-source purchase of multiple JSECST NSNs, Part Numbers (PN) as below: No NSN P/N NOUN 1 4920-01-508-8197 37534-40035-20 ADAPTER ASSEMB 2 5998-01-640-7207 40469-40060-10 CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB 3 5998-01-633-9650 39818-47030-20 CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB 4 5998-01-728-2214 78209-47001-10 CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB 5 5998-01-723-4732 78209-47015-10 CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB 6 5998-01-722-3689 78209-40230-10 CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB 7 4920 NCC665616 78209-40008-10 CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB SUBJECT: Market research is underway to identify qualified suppliers with demonstrated data access, expertise, capabilities, and experience necessary for both qualification and production of the multiple Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Tester (JSECST) National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (PNs) specified in this document. ITEM DESCRIPTION: The National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (PNs) specified above are critical components of the AN/USM-670A Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Tester (JSECST). IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION: Textron Systems Corporation cage 97384, as the original equipment manufacturer, maintains exclusive possession of all technical documentation including data, drawings, and schematics necessary for this requirement. The Government lacks proprietary rights to any technical information that could be released to alternative sources. Consequently, Textron Systems Corporation remains the sole identified manufacturer with the requisite technical knowledge, production facilities, engineering expertise, and documented performance specifications to ensure these components meet critical form-fit-function requirements and maintain full system compatibility. INTEREST: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contracting Office plans to award a sole-source contract to Textron Systems Corporation for manufacturing all specified National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (PNs) required by the Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Trainer (JSECST) Program. These components constitute an integrated requirement that cannot be subdivided into separate bidding packages. Interested parties may submit capability statements by October 22, 2024, to Benjiman Morris at benjiman.morris@us.af.mil . This procurement will proceed under Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, 'Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Synopsis serves solely as a market research tool and does not constitute a formal solicitation or Request for Proposal. The Government makes no commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award any contract based on responses received. No funding is allocated for reimbursing preparation costs associated with submissions to this announcement. All information provided by interested parties is entirely voluntary and will be used exclusively for market research purposes. Respondents should understand that this announcement creates no obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government.