Market Survey for the Procurement of NSNs: 6120-01-508-1787 and 6120-01-508-1273, Power Supplies
Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
DLA-Aberdeen-27-001
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
335311
Product service code
6120
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-10-01
Response deadline
Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Contracting contact
david.teicher.civ@army.mil
Market intelligence
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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 Electronic Shop Vans (ESVs). Requirements Description: This is a market survey to locate additional sources of supply for a COMMERCIAL 28VDC Power Supply for use in Electronic Maintenance Repair Vans, throughout the world. It converts the 60Hz, 120/208VAC, 3-phase input power to 28VDC electrical power, available to each of the workstations at the 28VDC electrical posts. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a market survey to locate additional sources of supply to design/develop a 28VDC Power Supply, again, it is for a commercially available 28VDC Power Supply. Additional Sources of supply for a 28VDC PWR Supply must offer a commercially available 28VDC PWR Supply that is an equal substitute for form/fit/function. Interchangeability exist in electrical input/output interface cables, to allow easy plug-in with existing cables that are inside the ESVs. Interchangeability shall also exist in fit, so that the replacement 28VDC PWR Supply will fit exactly in the designated compartment of the electrical rack that is inside the ESVs. Each offeror must provide all supporting equipment specifications data/documents for your proposed 28VDC Power Supply and provide any supporting technical documentation to verify/prove that your proposed commercial equipment is equal to P/Ns previously placed in the ESVs, as explained above. The burden of proof is on the offeror to prove that their commercial equipment satisfies the above form/fit/function requirement. The bid sample electrical/mechanical inspections will be performed at Tobyhanna Army Depot during an “Industry Day” at a date to be determined/announced. The Government will extend an invitation to all respondents of this Market Survey. Each potential supplier will be asked to bring in their form/fit/function replacement to Tobyhanna to demonstrate that their commercial unit(s) are drop-in (plug & play) equivalents, and will fit in the electrical equipment rack, and also attach to the existing interface cables inside the van/shelter, just as was stated in the attached requirements. Tobyhanna will provide the shelters/vans and power, and experienced electricians to install all the commercial equipment inside the available ESVs. The power supplies meet specific performance and interface requirements that are necessary to meet the operational requirements of the Transportable Electronic Maintenance Shops. The Transportable Electronic Maintenance Shops are used at Army Divisions or Battalion level as repair maintenance shops for performing required maintenance on electronic equipment and their components to support Combat Support Systems and Communications Systems (CSS&CS); and various Command, Control, Cyber, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release. The 28VDC Power Supplies are commercial items that were designed and manufactured by AMETEK from its standard commercial product lines to meet requirements for the AN/ASM-146 & AN/ASM-189 Transportable Electronic Maintenance Shops. Supply Planner has indicated requirements through FY31 for this Power Supply. Items and/or Services to Be Procured: NSN: 6120-01-508-1787 NOMENCLATURE: POWER, SUPPLY PART NUMBER: 005035003 CAGE: 89022 NSN: 6120-01-508-1273 NOMENCLATURE: POWER, SUPPLY PART NUMBER: SGX30X334C-0ASAR CAGE: 25965 Requested Response Information: We request that sources who can supply the listed parts or services to provide all supporting equipment specifications data/documents for your proposed 28VDC Power Supply, and provide any supporting technical documentation to verify/prove that your proposed commercial equipment is equal to the # SGX30X334C-0ASAR (NSN: 6120-01-508-1273) and P/N:005035003 (NSN: 6120-01-508-1787), as explained above. The burden of proof is on the offeror to prove that their commercial equipment satisfies the above form/fit/function requirement. Also please complete the 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: david.teicher.civ@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: Patrick.e.kiley2.civ@mail.mil
Contact
Point of contact
David Teicher
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
david.teicher.civ@army.mil
Secondary
patrick.e.kiley2.civ@army.mil
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