This is a Sources Sought Notice and is for information purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, OR BIDS. All of the following information is approximate and may be altered in the actual solicitation. Responses to this sources sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. DLA Land and Maritime anticipates issuing a solicitation in the near future for approximately 50 EA of NSN 6110-01-610-0897. Item will be purchased IAW the following: DRS Network Imaging Systems, LLC (24290) P/N: 12534948 IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 19207 12534948 REVISION NR DTD 02/23/2012 PART PIECE NUMBER: IAW REFERENCE DRAWING NR 19200 12579607 REVISION NR C DTD 08/04/2009 PART PIECE NUMBER: IAW REFERENCE DRAWING NR 19207 12534948 REVISION NR DTD 05/19/2016 PART PIECE NUMBER: The anticipated packaging requirements are as follows: PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1D, 15 DEC 1999 QUP: 001 PRES MTHD:GX CLNG/DRY: 1 PRESV MAT: 00 WRAP MAT: 00 CUSH/DUNN MAT: NB CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:D UNIT CONT: D3 OPI: M INTRMDTE CONT: DO INTRMDTE CONT QTY: AAA PACK CODE: Q PACKING LEVEL: B MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE: 39 -39 ESD sensitiv electrnic dvce PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MD00100452 REV B DATED JULY 01, 2008 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS UPDATED, READ CAREFULLY ESD and PHYSICAL protection are required for contacts, leads, terminals, and other protrusions by means of container design, cushioning, and/or other ESD protective devices. Components with pins or leads shall have adequate cushioning to PREVENT DAMAGE, BREAKAGE and/or BENDING OF LEADS when not specified in the packaging codes. This item requires DOD QUALIFIED Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and/or Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) protective packaging materials in accordance with MIL-PRF-81705. All items subject to degradation from ESD/EMI environmental field forces shall be handled and packaged at an approved field force protective work station. For ESD protection MIL-PRF-81705, Type I (MIL-DTL-117, Type I, Class F, Style 1) converted bag barrier material shall be used along with MIL-PRF-81705, Type III (MIL-DTL-117 Type II, Class H, Style 2) barrier material wrap if the contract doesn't specifically require ESD approved cushioning. For EMI protection MIL-PRF-81705, Type I (MIL-DTL-117, Type I, Class F, Style 1) converted bag barrier material shall be used. The supplier shall be responsible for verifying that all MIL-PRF-81705 barrier materials (or converted bags) were supplied from a qualified manufacturer currently listed on QPL-81705. For additional ESD/EMI packaging information, refer to the following DLA packaging website: http://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Offers/Services/TechnicalSupport/Logistics/Packaging/PackFAQs/ESDS.aspx If the preservation method code in the solicitation does not specify ESD/EMI protection and the Offeror#s proposed item of supply is subject to degradation from ESD/EMI environmental field forces, Offerors shall provide appropriate technical packaging data with their proposals. Material is anticipated to be shipped to: FREIGHT FORWARDER: BAT002 AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT CARGO OFFICE CO DHL GLOBAL LOGISTICS 99 B SOUTH HILL DRIVE BRISBANE CA 94005-1209 US FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS: BATF00 EBWI WADSWORTH BARRACKS DARREN EYERS 02-6055-2508 WHYTES ROAD VIC 3691 BANDIANA AU The solicitation is anticipated to require FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance of the supplies and packaging at Destination. Whether or not this acquisition will be set aside for small businesses is yet to be determined. All interested parties are invited to express your interest in this procurement by completing the attached Market Survey and returning to the buyer, Alisha Blanton,
[email protected] , 614-692-5926 on or before September 8, 2017.