RFI for Market Research, Winch, Drum, Hand Ope, NSN: 3950-01-134-3794 and 3950-01-134-3795
ID: W912CH-25-R-0113Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

PSC

WINCHES, HOISTS, CRANES, AND DERRICKS (3950)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/46496fbfa0724ee490819525554cc82f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Detroit, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential vendors for the manufacturing of hand-operated winches, designated by NSNs 3950-01-134-3794 and 3950-01-134-3795. This RFI aims to gather insights on the capabilities, qualifications, and experience of interested businesses, particularly small and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, in delivering these specific items, which are crucial for various military applications. Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy, and all submissions must be sent to Haley Bruns at haley.r.bruns.civ@army.mil by March 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with the understanding that no costs will be reimbursed for responses as this is solely for market research purposes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Haley Bruns
    (520) 692-8433
    haley.r.bruns.civ@army.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI Market Research R0113.docx
    The Army Contracting Command - Detroit has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data on potential vendors for the manufacturing of hand-operated winches with specific part numbers and NSNs. This RFI serves as a planning tool for future acquisitions and is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award contracts. Responses from interested businesses, including small and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, are encouraged to illustrate their capabilities, qualifications, and experience in delivering the requested items. Companies must provide detailed information including their capabilities, delivery methods, and compliance with NAICS regulations. All submissions must be sent to the specified contact by March 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The RFI aims to inform the government’s acquisition strategy while clarifying that no costs will be reimbursed for responses, stressing it is solely for market research purposes.
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