Solicitation/Synopsis for Ground Hop Kit, NSN: 2920-01-700-1933

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the production of Ground Hop Kits (NSN 2920-01-700-1933, Part No. 57K7985) for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. This is a market research survey to gauge interest and capabilities from both small and large businesses for a potential future acquisition, with an estimated quantity of 24 kits over five years and requiring First Article Testing. Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP), which is distribution code D, requires a current DD 2345 certification and active registration in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Responses to the survey, due by September 22, 2025, should include a vendor profile, specific manufacturing capabilities, production details, and experience with first article testing. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and a release statement provided for distribution to Army personnel.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0219 for Firm Fixed Price supply contracts related to Bradley Fighting Vehicle Maintenance Training. The amendment extends the offer due date from April 27, 2026, to May 11, 2026, and updates the question submission deadline to April 17, 2026. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336320, requiring SAM registration and adherence to small business regulations. A Technical Data Package (TDP) with export control restrictions is associated with the procurement, requiring a DD 2345 certification for access. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the specified Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, containing three volumes: Technical, Price, and Administrative. Offers must be for all items, and only one award will be made. The document also details instructions for proposal content, format, submission, and potential waivers for First Article Approval.

This solicitation, W912CH-25-R-0219, is a total small business set-aside for a Firm Fixed Price contract to supply 35 Ground Hop Kits (NSN: 2920-01-700-1933, Mfr Part Number: 57K7985) for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Maintenance Training. A First Article Test Report is required within 150 days of award, and an unexercised option for an additional 35 kits is included. The procurement involves a Distribution Statement D Technical Data Package (TDP) accessible via SAM.gov, requiring a current DD 2345 certification for access due to export control restrictions. Offers must be for the total quantity, and only one award will be made. Key requirements include compliance with various regulations, OPSEC training, Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) training, and stringent Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1 and Special Packaging Instruction AK17001933. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with First Article Testing (FAT) mandated for wiring harnesses following specific specifications and quantities, with waivers possible under certain conditions. The contract also incorporates clauses for higher-level quality standards (ISO 9001:2008) and Item Unique Identification.

The Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ) EH5C0781EH is designed to assess an offeror's technical capability to meet solicitation requirements for a Ground Hop Kit. Failure to provide requested substantiating documentation may lead to proposal rejection. The TIQ includes six evaluation questions, each requiring documentation to confirm the use of qualified products. These questions specifically address whether the Ground Hop Kit meets Drawing 19207 57K7985 Qualified Products List requirements for various components, including wiring harnesses/cables with FAT requirements, Ground Hop Kit Installation Instructions, and compliance with MIL-DTL-23053, SAE-AMS-DTL-23053, MIL-DTL-38999, and MIL-PRF-2104 standards. The document also provides instructions for deleting or customizing TIQ items, suggesting examples like unique equipment, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), or higher-level packaging requirements.

The document outlines a government First Article Waiver Worksheet, designed for contractors to request full or partial waivers of First Article Testing (FAT) requirements. It details the necessary information and justifications, including current acquisition data, type of waiver requested, and specific technical data package references. Justifications for waivers include successful FAT completion on recent contracts for the same or similar items, continuous material production, or successful FAT on a next higher assembly. Contractors must provide supporting documentation and explain any differences in manufacturing processes or facilities. The worksheet also requires disclosure of any past quality issues, changes to manufacturing data, or previous waiver/deviation requests. The submission must be on company letterhead, signed by an authorized agent, and include contact information. The purpose is to streamline the acquisition process by potentially eliminating redundant testing while ensuring quality and compliance.

The document outlines instructions for completing Price Attachment 0003 for Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0219, a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP). The main purpose is to guide offerors in submitting their proposed prices for Ground Hop Kits and a First Article Test Report. The instructions emphasize that only yellow-highlighted cells requiring inputs should be completed, and no other cells or formulas should be altered. The required inputs will auto-calculate the total proposed price on the

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0219 modifies the contract for Bradley Fighting Vehicle Maintenance Training. The key change is the alteration of the shipping terms from "FOB Origin" to "FOB Destination." This means the contractor is now responsible for delivering shipments to the designated destination by the specified time, factoring in transit duration. The amendment outlines specific delivery schedules for different Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), with initial deliveries starting 270 days after contract award or FAT Approval, whichever is later, for CLINs 0001AA-0002AA, and 150 days after award for CLIN 0001AB. Offerors may propose accelerated delivery schedules for CLINs 0001AA-0002AA at no additional cost. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The document clarifies a question regarding Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0219, specifically addressing the submission of the Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ). The answer states that the TIQ must be submitted concurrently with the proposal. Proposers are instructed to include the completed TIQ as an integral part of their final submission package. This guidance ensures that all required technical information is provided at the time of offer submission, which is a standard practice in government solicitations like RFPs to facilitate a comprehensive review of proposals.

Amendment 0003 to Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0219 modifies the original solicitation for Firm Fixed Price Supply Contracts and Priced Orders related to Bradley Fighting Vehicle Maintenance Training. The primary purpose of this amendment is to update key dates within the solicitation. Specifically, it changes the 'Top Drawing' dates for CLIN 001AA (Production Quantity) and CLIN 002AA (Unexercised Option Quantity) from May 15, 2024, to April 28, 2025. Additionally, the amendment updates the date of Attachment 0006, the Technical Data Package (TDP) 57K7985, from May 15, 2024, to April 28, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. The amendment details the Ground Hop Kit (NSN: 2920-01-700-1933, Mfr Part Number: 57K7985) as the commodity, specifying packaging, inspection, acceptance, and delivery terms to various Army General Supply receiving points.

Amendment 0004 to Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0219, issued by ACC-DTA Detroit Arsenal, modifies the original solicitation dated March 25, 2026. This amendment, effective May 5, 2026, primarily adds FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (APR 2026), to Section I of the contract clauses. The solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price supply contract related to Bradley Fighting Vehicle Maintenance Training. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered valid.

This document is Amendment 0005 to Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0219, issued by ACC-DTA for a Firm Fixed Price supply contract related to Bradley Fighting Vehicle Maintenance Training. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the offer due date from May 11, 2026, to May 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning two signed copies, acknowledging it on each offer copy, or sending a separate letter or telegram referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge may result in the rejection of the offer.