AN/PVS-14NightVisionGoggles
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate (CECOM SAMD), is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice. The purpose is to identify potential sources and industry technologies capable of fulfilling Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements for AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Devices to support Kosovo. The goal is to determine the best procurement method, potentially including a small business set-aside or full and open competition. Responses are due by May 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking information on companies capable of delivering:
- 989 AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Device (NVD) sets, each including the monocular assembly and various accessories (carrying case, headmount, demist shield, weapon mount, etc.).
- 989 NVD Support Equipment sets, including PASGT Helmet Mount Assembly/Viewer Bracket and Strap, Brow Pad, Eye Cup, Demist Shield, Cap, Lens, Cord, and Neck.
- 50 purge kits for AN/PVS-14, comprising vacuum hose, nitrogen supply hose, purge adapter hose, purge device, purge adapter, and regulator set.
- 14 Ultraviolet (UV) Test Sets for AN/PVS-14s.
- One (1) spare parts package designed to support 5 years of normal operations, including components like Lens Paper, Image Intensifier Tube, Battery Housing Assembly, Objective Lens, and Eyepiece Lens.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract: Single award contract, Unclassified security classification, potentially requiring Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 assessment, and compliant with the Berry Amendment.
- Set-Aside: All small business set-aside categories will be considered. The NAICS Code is 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Night Vision Optical Devices Manufacturing) and PSC is 5855 (Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation).
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EDT.
- Published: April 10, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a brief description of their company, proposed solution, and documented capability to meet the system requirements. Responses should also include Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price and availability (P&A) information. Submissions must be sent electronically via email to Emanuel.e.green3.civ@army.mil. Responses will be used to identify potential sources and inform the government's procurement strategy.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government. No funds are available to pay for response preparation, and no compensation will be provided for costs incurred. Companies must be registered in SAM.gov. No telephone calls, office calls, or one-on-one meetings will be accepted regarding this RFI.