Sources Sought: Heating Element, Foil (NSN: 4520015611621)
ID: W912CH-25-Q-0030Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

PSC

SPACE AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT (4520)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/800ab67ab46945c19b61cbd1535228b0/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 potential suppliers for the production of a military-unique component, the Heating Element, Foil, Cyclone (NSN: 4520015611621). This component is integral to the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS), and the ACC-DTA is seeking information on the capabilities and qualifications of both small and large businesses to inform future procurement planning. Interested vendors are invited to submit their responses, including company profiles and production capabilities, by December 6, 2024, to Kim Parisek at kimberly.j.parisek.civ@army.mil. Participation in this notice is voluntary, and while no First Article Testing (FAT) is required, confidentiality provisions will protect proprietary information shared during the process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kimberly J. Parisek
    (520) 942-7021
    kimberly.j.parisek.civ@army.mil
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    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a sources sought notice aimed at gathering information from various businesses regarding their capabilities to produce a specific military component, the Heating Element, Foil, Cyclone, which is part of the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). The notice invites responses from both small and large businesses by a deadline of December 10, 2024. Key themes include the request for vendor profiles, including company type and production capabilities. No First Article Testing (FAT) is required, and the technical data package (TDP) will be restricted to U.S. government entities. The notice underscores that participation is voluntary with no guarantee of contract award. Interested parties must submit their completed surveys to Kim Parisek via email, including details about their business operations and prior experience in manufacturing the specified heating element. Confidentiality provisions are emphasized to protect proprietary information shared during this process. The overall goal is to facilitate future procurement planning for the specified component by understanding the marketplace and potential suppliers.
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