The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from both small and large businesses regarding their capabilities to produce the "Nosecup, Left Filter Mount, Extra Large," part number 72008_6, for the M69 Chem-Bio Mask System. The estimated quantity required over five years is 15 units, with First Article Testing mandated. Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) will be limited to authorized Department of Defense contractors who possess a valid DD 2345 certification. Interested vendors must submit their responses by August 13, 2025, providing relevant company information and detailing their experience with similar contracts, manufacturing capacity, production lead times, and pricing. Confidential information must be clearly marked and is expected to be protected by the government. The notice facilitates market research to assist in the acquisition strategy, and participation is voluntary, with no obligations for a subsequent solicitation or contract award.
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) W912CH-25-Q-0065, issued by the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal, seeks a single source, Avon Protection Systems, Inc., for "NOSECUP, LEFT FILTER MOUNT" components (extra-large and medium sizes) for gas masks. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order for 25 extra-large and 30 medium units, requiring military preservation, packing, and marking according to MIL-STD-2073-1 and SPI P72008-6. All shipments are FOB destination to Blue Grass Army Depot. Key requirements include mandatory First Article Testing (FAT) and Production Lot Testing (PLT), with all associated testing costs borne by the contractor. Offers must be submitted via email by November 26, 2025, 12:00 PM EST, and must be for the total quantity of all items. The RFQ emphasizes strict adherence to export control regulations for technical data, OPSEC, and CUI guidelines, and outlines procedures for configuration management documentation like Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variance (RFVs). Electronic submission through WAWF is required for invoicing.