Sources Sought - Testing Kit, Petroleum; NSN: 6630-01-165-7133
ID: 0136Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA
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    Posted Jan 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 16, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
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The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from businesses regarding the production of a Testing Kit for Petroleum, identified by NSN 6630-01-165-7133. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather insights on the capabilities and qualifications of potential suppliers, with an initial requirement for 28 units and an option for an additional 28 units. The testing kit is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of petroleum products, and the government is looking to assess market capabilities without committing to a formal contract at this stage. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, detailing their company profile and manufacturing capabilities, by January 16, 2025, to Diana Jones at diana.jones47.civ@army.mil.

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Jan 7, 2025, 6:11 PM UTC
The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on the capabilities and qualifications of businesses for producing a testing kit for petroleum (NSN 6630-01-165-7133). This inquiry is a preliminary step to inform future acquisition strategies, aiming for 28 initial units with an option for 28 more. No Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided for this procurement, and all participant responses are voluntary and unsolicited. Interested parties must submit answers to specific questions by January 16, detailing their company profile, manufacturing capabilities, experience, production timelines, pricing, and quality management systems. Respondents must clearly mark any proprietary or confidential information, adhering to strict labeling and confidentiality guidelines. The overall goal is to identify potential suppliers while ensuring compliance with government regulations regarding data handling and procurement processes. The notice underscores the government's intent to assess market capabilities without obligating it to a formal contract or solicitation following the information-gathering phase.
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