Sources Sought Announcement for Procurement of Spare Component for Common Sensor Payload (AN/AAS-53A), NSN 5855-01-641-5099
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-Aberdeen (DLA), on behalf of the Army ILSC, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential suppliers for a Non-Uniformity Correction Assembly (NSN: 3040-01-666-6471, P/N: 6631588-2). This component is a spare part for the Common Sensor Payload (AN/AAS-53A), originally manufactured by Raytheon Company. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The DLA seeks to acquire parts for the SC – Common (Airborne) Sensor Payload, which is a turreted, multi-sensor, Electro-Optic Infrared Sensor with a Laser Designator providing day/night imaging for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and designation. The specific component sought, the Non-Uniformity Correction Assembly, is used to smooth the IR image. The Government possesses some Level 2 developmental technical data package (TDP) but it is not available for release.
Requested Information
Interested sources must demonstrate their capability to supply these components. Submissions should include, but are not limited to:
- A completed Contractor Questionnaire (available as an attachment), covering company summary, core competencies, past performance (government/commercial contracts), engineering staff qualifications, test equipment experience, obsolescence management processes, alternative identification capabilities, delivery capability, ability to meet government preferences, product stock, and supply chain concerns.
- Drawings and test results.
- Information on data rights.
- Company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email and telephone number.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026
- Published: April 3, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified; information gathered will help determine if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government will not award a contract based on this announcement nor reimburse costs for response preparation. This market research will inform the best acquisition strategy for a potential future procurement action. All responses and information requests must be submitted via email to the listed points of contact; phone inquiries will not be accepted.