RFI for Cable Assembly, Spec NSN: 5995-01-112-8558
ID: W912CH25R0184Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

PSC

CABLE, CORD, AND WIRE ASSEMBLIES: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5995)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3e42f1f49f9b4f259d6e11bba403ed37/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from businesses regarding their capabilities to produce a cable assembly specified under NSN: 5995-01-112-8558 for the M1 Abrams vehicle. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather market research data to inform future acquisition strategies, with an estimated production requirement spanning five years, totaling 1,824 units. Interested vendors must have the appropriate certifications to access the Technical Data Package (TDP), which is restricted to DoD and U.S. contractors, and are encouraged to submit their responses by June 30, 2025, to Justine Broughton at justine.r.broughton.civ@army.mil. Participation is voluntary, and no contracts are guaranteed as a result of this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Justine Broughton
    (571) 588-9034
    justine.r.broughton.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice.docx
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from businesses regarding their capabilities to produce a specified cable assembly. This initiative is a part of market research to inform future acquisition strategies for the M1 Abrams vehicle. The notice outlines an estimated production requirement for five years and stipulates that access to the associated Technical Data Package (TDP) is limited to DoD and U.S. contractors with proper certifications. Respondents are asked to provide company profiles, manufacturing experience, current capacities, and other related information, with responses due by June 30, 2025. The document emphasizes that participation is voluntary and that no contracts are guaranteed from this notice. Additionally, the government will protect any confidential information marked accordingly, following legal stipulations to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The overarching goal is to identify interested vendors capable of fulfilling future contract obligations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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