DOMESTIC NON-AVAILABILITY DETERMINATION
ID: W912CH-25-Y-0008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

PSC

HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED (5120)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d8a2827b051540f7831e82a41743756e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify sources for hand or measuring tools that are produced in the United States, in compliance with DFARS 225.7002-1. The primary objective is to gather information on the availability and manufacturing capabilities of tools listed in the attached Sources Sought Tool List, ensuring that they meet the requirement of being wholly manufactured in the U.S. This initiative is crucial for maintaining compliance with government procurement regulations and supporting domestic production. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by completing the specified sections of the tool list by the deadline of March 6, 2025, and may direct inquiries to Barbara Rogowski at barbara.rogowski2.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Barbara Rogowski
    barbara.rogowski2.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    Attachment 0001_Sources Sought Tool List.xlsx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice related to the procurement of a cordless impact driver, specified as having a 1/4" chuck and operating at 20V, with a requirement for the production to be wholly manufactured in the U.S. Key inquiries within the notice focus on the manufacturer's capabilities, including whether they produce the listed tool compliant with DFARS PGI 225.7002-1 (2) and if they have similar products available. The notice also probes willingness to relocate manufacturing operations to meet compliance standards, requesting estimated costs and rationale for such a move. Overall, the document serves to gauge interest and capabilities from potential suppliers for a specific tool while ensuring adherence to government procurement regulations and domestic production requirements.
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