Solicitation - Track Vehicular Adjuster, NSN: 2530-00-403-6776

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey to identify interest and capabilities for the production of the Track Vehicular Adjuster (NSN 2530-00-403-6776, Part No. 11660968). The estimated quantity is 3,873 units over five years. A Technical Data Package (TDP) with distribution code D is available, requiring vendors to have a current DD 2345 certification and active SAM.gov registration with the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access it. Responses, due by November 28, 2025, should be emailed to Kaitlyn Fruhner and include a vendor profile, business type (NAICS 336390), non-manufacturer rule applicability, DD 2345 status, and specific information regarding past manufacturing experience, production capabilities, lead times, quality management systems, and commercial availability. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and accompanied by a release statement for Army personnel.

This government solicitation (W912CH-26-R-0008) is a total small business set-aside for a single, firm-fixed price contract to procure 3,873 'ADJUSTER,TRACK,VEHI' units, with an option for an additional 3,873 units. The solicitation includes a restricted Technical Data Package (TDP) accessible via SAM.gov, requiring offerors to have a current DD 2345 certification due to export control regulations. Offers must be for the total quantity of all items. Key requirements include adherence to military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129), ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality standards, and specific procedures for pretreatments and Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC). Contractors must also comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) and Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) training. Deliveries are staggered over 330 days, FOB Destination, with unique item identification (DFARS 252.211-7003) required for items exceeding $5,000. Questions must be submitted by May 19, 2026.

The document clarifies procurement requirements for Solicitation W912CH-26-R-0008, specifically addressing vendor restrictions and in-house fabrication. It states that procuring from specific vendors is only mandatory for components or sub-components explicitly identified as qualified parts. Furthermore, the document permits in-house fabrication and assembly of non-restricted components, provided that all parts designated with "approved sources of supply" are procured from authorized vendors. This clarification is essential for bidders on government RFPs, ensuring compliance with specified vendor requirements while allowing flexibility for non-restricted items.