Sources Sought Notice: Tool Kit, Carpenter, NSN: 5180-01-499-3546
ID: 0191Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

PSC

SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS OF HAND TOOLS (5180)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/20ac0a9c3bab44f9857aa9641995b147/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on potential suppliers for a Carpenter's Tool Kit (NSN 5180-01-499-3546). The objective is to assess the capabilities and qualifications of interested vendors, as the government plans to procure an estimated quantity of 132 tool kits annually over a five-year period. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that military personnel have access to essential hand tools, thereby supporting operational readiness. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their qualifications and capabilities by completing a provided survey by 5:00 PM EST on October 25, 2024, and should direct any inquiries to Lyndsey Pena at lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil.

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    Lyndsey Pena
    lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil
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    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on the capabilities of potential suppliers for a Carpenter's Tool Kit (NSN 5180-01-499-3546). This notice is intended for market research purposes only, aiming to assist in the planning of future procurement strategies. The estimated quantity required is 132 tool kits per year over five years. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by October 25, 2024, by completing a provided survey that includes questions about their company profile, manufacturing capabilities, and previous experience with government contracts. Respondents are reminded to appropriately label any proprietary or confidential information. The government is not obligated to release a solicitation or award a contract based on the responses received. The survey’s results will inform ACC-DTA's acquisition strategies as it evaluates vendor interest and qualifications regarding this specific procurement item. This process showcases the military’s efforts to engage both small and large businesses in fulfilling its supply needs while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
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