The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying helical compression springs, retainers, quick-release pins, and clamping washers. This RFI aims to gather information for government planning purposes regarding the potential acquisition of these components, which are essential for various military applications. Interested businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit their qualifications, including company details, capabilities, and relevant experience, by February 3, 2025. For inquiries and submissions, vendors should contact Kaitlyn Fruhner at kaitlyn.n.fruhner.civ@army.mil, noting that this request does not guarantee any contract awards.

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The Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details for planning a potential acquisition of specific components, including helical compression springs, retainers, quick-release pins, and clamping washers. This RFI aims to identify qualified vendors who can supply these items as part of the government’s procurement strategy. Interested companies, both small and large, are encouraged to submit statements demonstrating their qualifications, including company details, capabilities, prior relevant contracts, and delivery expertise. The submission deadline is set for February 3, 2025. The document clarifies that this request is exclusively for informational purposes, and there is no commitment to award contracts based on responses. Vendors can contact Kaitlyn Fruhner for inquiries and submissions, emphasizing the importance of compliance with the System for Award Management (SAM). This RFI is part of the government's broader effort to plan future purchases effectively while exploring community business resources.

Request for Information (RFI)/Market Research Notice

NOTICE Type: RFI/Market Research for Spring Helical, Compression NSN:  5360-01-700-0561, Spring Helical, Compression NSN:  5360-01-699-9919, Retainer, Helical Compression Spring NSN:  5340-01-700-1433, Pin, Quick Release NSN:  5315-01-700-0206, and Clamping Washer NSN:  5310-01-699-9817

This is a RFI / MARKET RESEARCH notice to request information for Government planning purposes only. Responses will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. The Government is not committed to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement.  Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA) is seeking qualified and capable potential vendors.  Since this is a Request for Information/Market Research and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research.

This Request for Information (RFI) is for the manufacturing of the following:

Noun: Spring Helical, Compression
NSN:  5360-01-700-0561
P/N: SSQR2.5-XXOS
NAICS Code: 332613

Noun: Spring Helical, Compression
NSN:  5360-01-699-9919
P/N: SSQR2.5-XXIS
NAICS Code: 332613

Noun: Retainer, Helical Compression Spring
NSN:  5340-01-700-1433
P/N: SSQR2.5-OSRC
NAICS Code: 332510

Noun: Pin, Quick Release
NSN:  5315-01-700-0206
P/N: SSQR2.5-QRLP
NAICS Code: 332722

Noun: Clamping Washer
NSN:  5310-01-699-9817
P/N: SSQR2.5-CWHM
NAICS Code: 332722

The Government is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses. 
 
If your company is interested and can demonstrate the firm’s ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the equipment summarized above, we encourage you to respond to this announcement with a statement of your qualifications and capability.  In order to do so, you need to provide: 

- Name and address of the firm.

- DUNS number and CAGE Code (valid System for Award Management (SAM) is MANDATORY).

- Your Firm’s Point of Contact (name, phone number, and email address).

- Your company’s business size status (small or large) (including Service-Disabled veteran owned, if applicable).  If claiming small business status, the information must be verifiable in SAM.

- A summary of the item’s commercial availability.

- A summary of your company’s expertise in the manufacturing of the part.

-A summary of your company’s delivery capability.

-A summary of your company’s experience conducting First Article Testing 

-A summary of the place of performance.

- Is the NAICS Code appropriate for the items being requested?

Statements of your firm’s expertise should include reference to relevant contracts performed (including a description of the scope, quantity manufactured, contract number, and point of contact with phone number).

All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, may respond to this request for information. Information submissions can include product literature and illustrations, relevant company background/experience. Responses should be addressed to Kaitlyn Fruhner, at the following address: Kaitlyn.n.fruhner.civ@army.mil and should be received no later than 03 February 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.

Again, this information is being requested for Government planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. This is not a request for proposals. The Government will not award a contract based upon responses to this announcement. The Government shall not reimburse or pay any costs for preparing or submitting information in response to this notice. 

Point of Contact(s): 
Kaitlyn Fruhner – Contract Specialist
Kaitlyn.n.fruhner.civ@army.mil 


 

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