Sources Sought Notice: DD Auxiliary Power Units
ID: W912CH-25-R-0097_SourcesSoughtType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS, ELECTRICAL (6115)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e67d0b8e0f9e4045b983cec513be79e2/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 gather information on the capabilities of businesses to manufacture the Direct Drive Auxiliary Power Unit (DDAPU) for the M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System (HERCULES). The procurement aims to assess interest and readiness for an estimated production of 70 units per year over a three-year period, with responses requested from both small and large businesses by April 30, 2025. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness of military equipment, and interested vendors are encouraged to provide details on their manufacturing capabilities, production timelines, and quality management systems. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Angelo Wilson at angelo.b.wilson.civ@army.mil.

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    Angelo Wilson
    angelo.b.wilson.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice 24R0097.docx
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to assess community interest and capabilities for manufacturing the Direct Drive Auxiliary Power Unit (DDAPU) for the M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System (HERCULES). They seek responses from both small and large businesses by April 30, 2025, to inform acquisition strategy for an estimated production of 70 units per year over three years. Access to the associated Technical Data Package (TDP) is restricted to Department of Defense contractors with a DD 2345 certification. The document outlines that First Article Testing may be required and includes detailed instructions for responding to the survey, including an emphasis on confidentiality. Vendors are asked to provide expertise statements, manufacturing capabilities, production timelines, and quality management systems. This market research aims to gauge contractor readiness for a potential future acquisition, not to solicit proposals or awards for contracts.
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