Request for Information (RFI), Mount, Alignment Device, NSN 1025-01-071-0633
ID: EH4C0718EHType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

GUNS, OVER 150MM THROUGH 200MM (1025)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 23, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the potential acquisition of a Mount, Alignment Device, identified by NSN 1025-01-071-0633 and Part Number 11747246. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on the capabilities and qualifications of both small and large businesses to assist in the government's acquisition planning, without any commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract at this stage. The Mount, Alignment Device is crucial for military applications, and the government is interested in understanding the commercial availability, manufacturing expertise, delivery capabilities, and relevant experience of interested firms. Responses must be submitted to Contract Specialist Christina Smith at christina.d.smith49.civ@army.mil by January 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, and should include detailed firm information and qualifications as outlined in the RFI notice.

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Posted
Jan 13, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Market Research Notice concerning the potential acquisition of a Mount, Alignment Device, with NSN 1025-01-071-0633 and Part Number 11747246. The government seeks to assess vendor capabilities for planning its acquisition strategy, with no commitment to award contracts. Interested vendors, both small and large, are encouraged to provide qualifications and capabilities. Required input includes firm information, DUNS and CAGE codes, business size status, summaries of commercial availability and manufacturing expertise, delivery capability, First Article Testing experience, and the appropriateness of the NAICS code (332994). Responses must be submitted by January 23, 2025, to the designated Contract Specialist, Christina Smith, and will be reviewed for potential future solicitations. The notice explicitly states that responses do not obligate the government to contractual agreements and that costs incurred for preparing responses will not be reimbursed. This RFI serves solely for government planning purposes to gauge market interest and capabilities for the proposed device.
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