Market Survey for 2GF Horizontal Technology Insertion Afocal Spare Lens Assembly
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center, is conducting a Market Survey (Sources Sought) to identify capable sources for 2GF Horizontal Technology Insertion (HTI) Afocal Spare Lens Assembly parts. Specifically, the requirement is for NSN: 6650-01-676-1468, NOMENCLATURE: 2GF HTI Afocal Objective Lens Assembly, PART NUMBER: 6439506-1, CAGE: 96214. The government does not possess the Technical Data Package (TDP) for these parts. Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This market survey aims to identify sources capable of supplying the 2GF HTI Afocal Objective Lens Assembly, which is a critical component for night-vision/electro-optical line replaceable units in various platforms. The Afocal acts as a telescope, collecting infrared signals and focusing them on an imager. Previous procurements for this item include contracts SPRBL1-19-P-0054, SPRBL1-22-P-0003, SPRBL1-23-P-0003, and G2S-2024-031.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential for small business set-aside)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026
- Published: March 26, 2026
Requested Information
Interested sources must submit information demonstrating their capability to supply the listed parts. This includes, but is not limited to, a Contractor Questionnaire (available as an attachment) and documented capability to supply NSN 6650-01-676-1468. Key areas of the questionnaire cover:
- Company summary and Point of Contact (POC) information.
- Past performance in manufacturing/supplying the specified NSN.
- Engineering staff qualifications and experience in design/production of similar complexity.
- Experience with test equipment, obsolescence management, and identifying material alternatives.
- Ability to meet US Government delivery requirements and preferences.
- Identification of product stock and supply chain concerns.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this announcement or reimburse response costs. The information gathered will be used for planning, market research, to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining the best acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides for Small Business. All inquiries and responses must be submitted via email to the provided Points of Contact; no phone inquiries will be accepted. Non-recurring engineering funding is not available for this effort.