Market Survey for Procurement of Spares in Support of the Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical (SMART-T) Program.
Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
DLA-Aberdeen-26-077
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
335921
Product service code
6070
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-09-23
Response deadline
Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Contracting contact
james.b.mueller6.ctr@army.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
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The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical (SMART-T) system. This is a Light Source / Power Meter Kit, Part Number: 0831-2000 NSN: 6070-01-734-1566. The 0831-2000 Light Source / Power Meter (LS/PM) kit includes two light sources, one LED, and one Laser, and a Quad Power Meter that reads 850, 1300, 1310, and 1550 wavelengths. This kit also contains all the MQJ quality reference cables and adapters: two four-channel to ST reference cables one meter in length, and two ST-to-ST reference cables one meter in length, to zero out the LS/PM set-up. The LS/PM Kit will verify the insertion loss (quality of the signal across the end-faces as they touch). The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release. This is a follow-on procurement for Light Source /Power Meter kits. A small quantity of these kits were previously procured in early 2026 for training purposes. The following additional NAICS apply: N/A Items and/or Services to Be Procured: NSN: 6070-01-734-1566 NOMENCLATURE: CLEANING TOOL, FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR PART NUMBER: 0831-2000 CAGE: 08RC6 Requested Response Information: We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services to submit information to show their capability to manufacture the same part. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire. In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number. Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact: This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future. All SSA responses should be emailed to the Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office. Please submit responses by 10/23/2026 Technical Point of Contact: james.b.mueller6.ctr@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: oliver.pomajulca.civ@army.mil
Contact
Point of contact
James Mueller
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
james.b.mueller6.ctr@army.mil
Secondary
oliver.pomajulca.civ@army.mil
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