Indicator, Range
ID: W912CH25R0146Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6205db394b1f46f6b32916805d3012c3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is conducting a market survey to identify qualified contractors for the production of a Range Indicator, a critical component for the 60mm Mortar system. This procurement aims to assess the capabilities and interest of both small and large businesses in manufacturing the Indicator, NSN: 5840-01-642-5867, with a focus on gathering market intelligence for potential five-year contract planning. Interested suppliers must provide detailed information regarding their manufacturing capabilities, past experience, lead times, and pricing, with First Article Testing being a mandatory requirement. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by May 1, 2025, and should be directed to Steven Klemmer at steven.m.klemmer.civ@army.mil, noting that this notice does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.

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    Steven Klemmer
    steven.m.klemmer.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice -Range Indicator.docx
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is soliciting input from businesses regarding the production of a Range Indicator, a military component for the 60mm Mortar, as part of potential five-year contract planning. Responses to the sources sought notice, due by May 1, 2025, will help assess community interest and capabilities, encompassing both small and large businesses. The associated Technical Data Package (TDP) is restricted to the DoD and qualified contractors and will only be available upon solicitation. All participating firms must provide details on capabilities, past experience, manufacturing capability, lead times, and pricing. First Article Testing is mandatory for this procurement. Submissions may include sales literature but must clearly mark any proprietary or confidential information. The notice clarifies that responses do not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or contract. This effort, aimed at gathering market intelligence, is a preliminary step and not a call for proposals, ensuring no reimbursements for response contributions. The document underlines the Army's focus on collaboration with the industry while ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information.
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