Sources Sought / M145 Machine Gun Optic
ID: RFI_M145002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

OPTICAL SIGHTING AND RANGING EQUIPMENT (1240)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/02f530013a054ee98b8a9d36eda0004e/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 21, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for the M145 Machine Gun Optic, which enhances the capabilities of machine gunners by providing a 3.4x power magnification and a wide field of view for target engagement at extended ranges. This sources sought notice aims to gather information on industry capabilities to produce the M145 Machine Gun Optic, LIN: T60185, NSN: 1240-01-411-6350, and to assess the interest and capacity of potential contractors. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements and responses to specific questions regarding their experience and production capacity by January 21, 2025, to the designated contacts, Elizabeth Levine-Welhouse and Daniel J. Edwards, via the provided email addresses.

Point(s) of Contact
Daniel Edwards
daniel.j.edwards82.civ@army.mil
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