Sources Sought: STEERING GEAR; NSN: 2030-01-505-7562
ID: 7562Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

DECK MACHINERY (2030)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a40e2d235f3b474383a6820860612435/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from both small and large businesses regarding their capabilities to produce steering gears (NSN: 2030-01-505-7562, Part No. 885001471A01) for the M916A3 vehicle. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather insights to inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future contract rather than to solicit proposals. The steering gears are critical components for the operational functionality of military vehicles, emphasizing the importance of quality and reliability in their production. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, including relevant sales materials and a completed questionnaire, by March 21, 2025, while adhering to confidentiality requirements. For further inquiries, respondents may contact Katlyn Marck at katlyn.m.marck.civ@army.mil or Lyndsey Pena at lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil.

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    Katlyn Marck
    katlyn.m.marck.civ@army.mil
    Lyndsey Pena
    lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice STEERING GEAR.docx
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from both small and large businesses regarding their capabilities to produce steering gears (NSN: 2030-01-505-7562, Part No. 885001471A01) for the M916A3 vehicle. The purpose of this notice is to inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future contract rather than to solicit proposals. Respondents are invited to provide input voluntarily by March 21, 2025, along with relevant sales materials while marking any proprietary information. The document outlines confidentiality requirements and specifics on how to label and submit responses. Additionally, a questionnaire is included, addressing company information, past contract experience with the item, manufacturing capability, production rates, pricing, and quality management systems. This survey serves as market research to assess potential suppliers' qualifications and interest, guiding future procurement decisions by the government.
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