Sources Sought Notice: NSN: 6630-01-558-5109; Testing Kit, Petroleum

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from businesses, both small and large, for the production of a portable Petroleum Testing Kit (NSN: 6630-01-558-5109, PN: 57K6311). This kit is essential for military fuel quality assurance and control, detecting contaminants, and determining temperature and API gravity. The notice outlines an estimated five-year quantity requirement. A key aspect is the Technical Data Package (TDP), which has restricted access, requiring vendors to have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement. The kit includes source-controlled parts, with vendors needing to either purchase from approved sources or become an approved source through a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Responses to this market research survey are due by May 26, 2026, and will inform ACC-DTA's future acquisition strategy without obligating the government to award a contract.

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the production of a Testing Kit, Petroleum (NSN: 6630-01-558-5109, PN: 57K6311). This portable kit is crucial for petroleum supply specialists to perform field-expedient quality assurance and quality control on military fuel supplies, detecting contaminants and determining temperature and API gravity to prevent engine failure and ensure operational readiness. The notice outlines an estimated quantity of 72 units for Year 1 and Year 2. A Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated with this procurement, with access restricted to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors possessing a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement. The kit includes source-controlled parts, requiring vendors to either purchase from approved sources or become an approved source through a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Responses to this market research survey are due by May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM EST, and should be sent via email to Meika Cole, Contract Specialist, ACC-DTA. The survey requests information on vendor profiles, capabilities, experience, technical and quality assurance measures, source-controlled parts acquisition, pricing, and lead times. This notice is for government planning purposes only and does not guarantee a contract award.