DLA-Aberdeen-26-040
Market Research for Light Interference Filter (LIF) for the Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (ENVG) PSQ-20B
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This is a DLA Land at Aberdeen Sources Sought for manufacturing/supplying a Light Interference Filter (LIF) component for ENVG PSQ-20B, quantity estimate 1,000–5,000 over 5 years, NAICS 334290, no set-aside.
The package centers on a vendor questionnaire, ITAR-controlled TDP access instructions (requiring active JCP/DD2345 and NDA within 7 days of posting), and a standard NDA for market survey data handling.
Trace’s core capabilities and past performance are in SATCOM, CDS, coalition C2, C5ISR/edge/IT O&M—not optical component manufacturing. NAICS 334290 is listed as lower BD priority in the company profile.
Material access/compliance friction exists: ITAR-controlled TDP with a 7-day request window from posting (now elapsed), and JCP status is not established in the company profile. Combined with lack of relevant manufacturing past performance, competitive posture is weak and risk is high.
Scope summary
- Ability to supply/manufacture Light Interference Filter (LIF) NSN 5855-01-611-2113 for ENVG PSQ-20B; estimated quantity 1,000–5,000 over 5 years.
- Provide evidence that supplied item is physically and functionally compliant (e.g., test results, prior purchase orders, or statement from listed source).
- Engineering and test capability comparable to LIF complexity; ability to identify necessary test equipment.
- Obsolescence management program and tools; ability to propose alternatives for unavailable/obsolete materials.
- Capability to meet U.S. Government delivery and logistics requirements; indicate contracting preferences and stocking/lead-time posture.
- Access ITAR-controlled TDP by submitting NDA, active JCP (DD2345), and SAM CAGE verification within 7 days of posting to DLA.Aberdeen.SourcesSought@dla.mil.
- Compliance with NDA terms: government-purpose-only use, data protection, and destruction timelines.
- Alternate designs, if any, must be approved by PM-SMS.
Dimension scores
Total
- 16/100
Technical Fit
- 3/20
The requirement is for manufacturing/supplying a specific optical component (LIF) for ENVG PSQ-20B. Trace’s core lanes (SATCOM, CDS/NSA TI, MPE/coalition C2, C5ISR/edge, IT O&M) do not include optical filter manufacturing. The questionnaire emphasizes engineering, testing, and obsolescence management for LIF-like components—capabilities not reflected in the company profile.
Past Performance
- 3/20
Company profile lists primes/subs across DISA, Army comms, Space Force, MDA, etc., but no records of optical component or ENVG LIF manufacturing/supply. The SSA seeks vendors with demonstrable prior production or sourcing (e.g., test results, POs, statements from source), which we lack in evidence provided.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 5/10
This is an open Sources Sought (no set-aside) and not restricted to a vehicle Trace holds. Access does not depend on our prime vehicles, but future procurement is likely a DLA supply action, not one of Trace’s prime vehicles.
Competitive Position
- 1/15
The Government seeks manufacturers/suppliers of an ENVG LIF NSN with documentation of capability. With no relevant manufacturing history in this niche and likely approved-source dynamics plus alternate design approvals required by PM-SMS, Trace would be a clear underdog.
Risk
- 1/15
High execution and access risk: ITAR-controlled TDP requires active JCP and request within 7 days of posting (now elapsed per dates provided). Lack of demonstrated optical manufacturing capability further elevates technical and schedule risk.
Strategic Value
- 1/10
This is a niche hardware supply for ENVG under NAICS 334290, which is listed as lower BD priority in the company profile. It does not advance core lanes (SATCOM/CDS/C5ISR/edge) or priority agencies/vehicles and offers limited strategic leverage.
Compliance
- 2/10
ITAR/JCP (DD2345) is required to obtain the TDP, and the 7-day TDP request window from posting has passed. Company profile does not confirm JCP status. While there is no set-aside barrier, these factors indicate significant compliance hurdles to even assess technical requirements.
Concerns
- Missed 7-day TDP request window limits ability to obtain specs and respond credibly to the market survey.
- ITAR-controlled data requires active JCP (DD2345); status not established—potential disqualifier for data access.
- Lack of demonstrated optical component manufacturing/testing capability increases performance risk.
- Potential approved-source constraints and requirement for PM-SMS approval of alternates may restrict competition.
- Limited technical data package per notice suggests integration/qualification risks for non-incumbent manufacturers.
Teaming opportunities
- OEM/approved-source manufacturer of ENVG PSQ-20B LIF or a supplier with documented ability to provide the NSN item.
- Partner with active JCP (DD2345) and established ITAR compliance processes for immediate TDP access.
- Supplier with established optical test/QA infrastructure and obsolescence management tooling.
Competitive position
- No compelling win themes for Trace; requirement is specialized optical manufacturing outside core lanes.
Bid/No bid factors
- ITAR TDP with JCP/DD2345 required; 7-day submission window from posting has elapsed.
- Outside Trace’s core capabilities; NAICS 334290 marked as lower BD priority in company profile.
- Evidence requirement (test results/POs/source statement) favors existing/approved manufacturers.
- Limited TDP availability and PM-SMS approval for alternates raise barriers to entry.
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Contractor Questionnaire ATC.docx
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Summary
Supplier questionnaire soliciting company contact/CAGE/DUNS, past performance, engineering/test capabilities, obsolescence management, delivery capability, contracting preferences (e.g., fixed quantity, IDIQ, options), and inventory/stock information for Light Interference Filters (LIFs). The form is clearly meant to gather vendor capability and supply-chain maturity data for market research supporting ENVG PSQ-20B procurement.
- Document type: Contractor questionnaire for vendors of LIFs (market research instrument).
- Seeks company contact info plus CAGE and DUNS — useful for vendor validation and vehicle/registration checks.
- Requests past performance details for manufacturing/supplying listed parts, including contract numbers and POCs — enables verification of relevant production experience.
- Asks for engineering staff qualifications related to design/production of LIF-like components — indicates technical capability is being evaluated.
- Requests experience identifying test equipment for components similar to LIFs — relevant to production/test capability and T&E needs.
- Explicit obsolescence-management questions and whether a Program and Assessment Tool is used — probes supply-chain resilience and sustainment practices.
- Asks about alternatives for unavailable/obsolete materials — indicates importance of mitigation strategies for lifecycle support.
- Seeks vendor capability to meet US Government delivery requirements — important for schedule and performance risk assessment.
- Asks contracting preference (long-term, short-term, spot buy) and envisioned quantity types (fixed quantity, IDIQ, options) — signals possible solicitation structures and vehicle types.
- Queries whether products are kept in stock — informs lead-time, sustainment, and potential for spot buys or rapid delivery.
TDP RECEIPT INSTRUCTIONS.docx
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Instructions for obtaining the Technical Data Package (TDP) for solicitation DLA-Aberdeen-26-040: TDP access is ITAR-controlled and requires an active Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (JCP) enrollment (DD2345), a completed NDA, and CAGE verification in SAM. Requestors must email DLA.Aberdeen.SourcesSought@dla.mil with the Notice ID and required attachments; once verified the Government will upload the TDP to DoD SAFE and provide a link/password. The NDA signee and the JCP-listed data custodian must match and vendors are directed to JCP-ADMIN@dla.mil for DD2345 assistance.
- TDP is subject to ITAR — technical docs (test plans, test reports, drawings, specifications) are export-controlled and cannot be provided to non-U.S. persons or transferred outside the U.S.
- Access prerequisite: active DLA Joint Certification Program (JCP) status (DD2345) required.
- Administrative deliverables to request TDP: completed/signed NDA, copy of company DD2345 (JCP), and CAGE verification from SAM; include Notice ID DLA-Aberdeen-26-040 in email.
- Request submission channel: DLA.Aberdeen.SourcesSought@dla.mil; follow-up/assistance for DD2345 via JCP-ADMIN@dla.mil.
- Government will distribute TDP via DoD SAFE after verification — requestor receives package link and password.
- Operational compliance note: NDA signee must match JCP data custodian (vendor must verify/update JCP Portal).
- Timing constraint: requests for TDPs must be submitted within 7 days of posting to allow time to verify JCP status (posting date not provided in this doc).
Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (1).docx
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Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (1).docx
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Standard Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement governing receipt of Government-owned technical data and software for a Market Survey. It restricts use to government purposes, imposes security and destruction requirements, requires subcontractor NDAs, and cites DFARS 227.7103-7.
- Document is a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement intended to govern receipt of Government technical data and computer software (identified in an attachment).
- Specifically tied to a Market Survey (recipient may use software marked with restricted rights only 'in response to the Market Survey referenced in the header').
- Data types and legends called out: government purpose rights, SBIR data rights, limited rights, restricted rights, and special license rights (if applicable).
- Use limited to government purposes; commercial use prohibited; reverse engineering/disassembly of restricted software prohibited.
- Recipient must require subcontractors/suppliers to sign consistent NDAs before disclosure; recipient must adopt physical/security procedures to protect data.
- Destruction requirement: Recipient must destroy data and copies no later than 30 days after the date shown in paragraph (8); obligations survive expiration.
- Contractor notification and indemnification obligations: Recipient must notify the Contractor of execution and indemnify/hold harmless the Government for misuse.
- Contractor is named a third-party beneficiary with direct enforcement rights; Agreement effective for one year from SSA posting date per paragraph (8).
- Regulatory reference: DFARS 227.7103-7 (implies standard DoD data rights framework).
Technical details
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Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 30621
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- fcf8f1970f4e456396194d0820535b75 (posted 2026-04-13) - current
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