M871A3 22.5 TON SINGLE DROP TRAILER
ID: TB-002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

PSC

TRAILERS (2330)

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https://sam.gov/opp/65dcfaebc6894155ab31c7ce1cbea266/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal, is seeking qualified vendors to produce the M871A3 22.5 Ton Single Drop Trailer, which is essential for supporting the Tactical Water Purification System. The procurement involves a total requirement of 180 trailers over five years, with 49 trailers funded for the first year of production, and mandates First Article Testing for new procurements due to the trailer's current sustainment status. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their capabilities, experience, production timelines, and pricing models electronically within 30 days, as this notice serves as market research rather than a formal solicitation. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Thomas Bashur at thomas.d.bashur.civ@army.mil or Rebecca Bernock at Rebecca.K.Bernock.civ@army.mil.

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    THOMAS BASHUR
    thomas.d.bashur.civ@army.mil
    REBECCA BERNOCK
    Rebecca.K.Bernock.civ@army.mil
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    M871A3 Trailers Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to assess the interest and capabilities of businesses in producing the M871A3 22.5 Ton Single Drop Trailer. The requirement entails a total of 180 trailers over five years, with 49 currently funded for first-year production. There is no Technical Data Package available for this item, and First Article Testing will be mandatory for new procurements. Responses to this notice, which serve as market research rather than a solicitation, must be submitted electronically within 30 days. Interested vendors are urged to provide detailed information about their manufacturing capabilities, experience with similar contracts, production timelines, and compliance with relevant regulations. They should also specify their current pricing and quality management systems. The document outlines expectations for the trailer's use in supporting Tactical Water Purification Systems and solicits information regarding any historical performance with government contracts, production capabilities, and potential pricing models. This initiative aims to facilitate effective planning for future acquisitions and understand the market landscape for specialized military trailers.
    TM 9-2330-326-13P M871A3.pdf
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