Sources Sought: NSN: 7240-01-537-1804 Waste Receptacle

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from businesses regarding their capabilities and qualifications for manufacturing a military-specific component, the Waste Receptacle, part of the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). This procurement includes a Technical Data Package (TDP) with restricted access, available only to U.S. government entities and their contractors upon solicitation. The Army encourages both small and large businesses to participate in this voluntary survey, intended solely for market research purposes, with responses required by June 10, 2025. Participants must provide a company profile, including ownership type, past government contracts, production capacity, lead times, pricing, and quality management systems. Confidentiality guidelines are outlined, emphasizing the importance of marking proprietary information. The notice reiterates that no contract obligations arise from this announcement, with the primary goal to assess market interest for a potential future purchase. This outreach aligns with government practices for sourcing products and services while ensuring compliance with confidentiality regulations.

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gauge interest and capabilities from businesses for the production of Waste Receptacles (NSN: 7240-01-537-1804, Part No: 10080171, Quantity: 101). This market research will aid in planning for a future purchase order. A Technical Data Package (TDP) with distribution code “D” is associated with this procurement, accessible only to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors upon solicitation release. First Article Testing (FAT) is not required. Responses to the survey are due by 4:30 P.M. EST on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, via email to Eboni Albert. The survey requests vendor profiles, business type information (including NAICS 332999), details on the Nonmanufacturer Rule, and confirmation of a current DD 2345. Item-specific questions cover past manufacturing experience, current production capability, lead-time, production rates, pricing, and quality management systems. The Government acknowledges its obligation to protect confidential information, provided it is clearly marked. Submissions with confidential information may receive limited consideration if support contractors are involved in the evaluation.

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research on Waste Receptacles (NSN 7240-01-537-1804, Part No. 10080171, Quantity 101). This notice aims to identify interested small and large businesses capable of producing this military-unique component for the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). A Technical Data Package (TDP) with distribution code “D” exists and will be accessible if a solicitation is released; First Article Testing (FAT) is not required. Responses to this voluntary survey are due by 4:30 P.M. EST on June 10, 2025, via email to Eboni Albert (eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil) with the subject “Waste Receptacle Survey Response.” The survey includes sections for vendor profile (company information, business type under NAICS 562119, Nonmanufacturer Rule applicability, and DD 2345 status) and item-specific information (manufacturing capability, lead-time, production rates, pricing, and quality management systems). The government emphasizes the protection of clearly marked confidential information and proprietary data, outlining specific labeling instructions and potential limitations regarding disclosure to support contractors. This is not a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from businesses, both small and large, interested in producing a Waste Receptacle (NSN 7240-01-537-1804, Part No. 10080171, Quantity 101). This component is for the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). Responses to this survey will help ACC-DTA plan for a future purchase order. A Technical Data Package (TDP) with distribution code “D” is associated with this procurement, accessible only to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors if a solicitation is released. First Article Testing (FAT) is not required. Interested firms must submit completed surveys to Eboni Albert via email by 4:30 P.M. EST on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The survey includes sections for vendor profiles, business types (NAICS 326199), nonmanufacturer rule qualifications, and item-specific information such as past manufacturing experience, production capabilities, lead-time, pricing, and quality management systems. The government will protect confidential information marked as such by respondents.