Decontamination Kit
ID: W912CH25Q0057Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (325998)

PSC

DECONTAMINATING AND IMPREGNATING EQUIPMENT (4230)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d16b2e54477046f38f17d76bd1b22de6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from small businesses regarding the potential acquisition of a Decontamination Kit, Army Bag 4. This procurement aims to assess the capabilities and qualifications of vendors to produce 39 units of the kit, which includes M100s and M295 Decontamination Kits, essential for providing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear capabilities as part of a Dismounted Reconnaissance Set. Interested parties are invited to complete a questionnaire detailing their company profile and production capabilities, with submissions due by March 12, 2025. For further inquiries, respondents may contact Evan Graham at evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil.

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    Evan Graham
    evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice W912CH25Q0057.docx
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather information for the potential acquisition of the Decontamination Kit, Army Bag 4. This market research aims to assess the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various businesses, particularly small enterprises, for producing the specified item, which is part of a Dismounted Reconnaissance Set providing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear capabilities. The estimated requirement is for 39 units of the kit, which includes M100s and M295 Decontamination Kits. Respondents are invited to complete a questionnaire detailing their company profile, production capabilities, and experience with the specified Decontamination Kit. The submission deadline is set for March 12, 2025. Confidentiality of proprietary information is emphasized, with specific instructions on marking and submitting such data. This notice is a preliminary step in government procurement, and submissions do not guarantee a contract award. The ACC-DTA’s solicitation and subsequent acquisition process will be shaped by the insights gained from this survey.
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