Sources Sought_M2A2 Aiming Circle
ID: W912CH-26-R-0016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

DRAFTING, SURVEYING, AND MAPPING INSTRUMENTS (6675)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a77879543bfb416b8c499fa4b0ce9e2b/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for the production of the M2A2 Aiming Circle, NSN: 6675-01-067-0687. This market survey aims to gather information on the capabilities and interest of potential suppliers, as well as to assess their ability to meet the requirements for manufacturing this critical military equipment. The procurement will involve the production of units that require First Article Testing, and access to the associated Technical Data Package (TDP) is restricted to vendors with valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to Ryan Nawrocki and Pamela Cunha by December 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST, ensuring that proprietary information is clearly marked and accompanied by a release statement for distribution to Army personnel.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ryan Nawrocki
    ryan.d.nawrocki.civ@army.mil
    Pamela Cunha
    pamela.cunha.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought_Questionnaire_M2A2 Aiming Circle.docx
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey to identify interested and qualified businesses, both small and large, for the production of the M2A2 Aiming Circle/Field Surveying Set (NSN 6675-01-067-0687). This notice is for government planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. A Technical Data Package (TDP) with distribution code D is associated with this potential procurement, requiring vendors to have a current DD 2345 certification and active registration in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access it if a solicitation is released. The contractor will be required to test three units of the item for First Article Testing. Responses to the survey are voluntary and must be submitted via email to Ryan Nawrocki (ryan.d.nawrocki.civ@army.mil) by December 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Proprietary information should be clearly marked, and a release statement is required for distribution to Army personnel. The survey includes sections for vendor profiles (company information, business type under NAICS 334511, Nonmanufacturer Rule, and DD 2345 status) and requirement-specific information (past manufacturing experience, current manufacturing capability, production location, experience with first article testing, lead time, production rates, price per unit, quality management system, commercial availability, and order quantity information).
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