Buffer Housing Assembly
ID: W912CH25Q0086Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/813448b739a048a39d6a9789aa507b2f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from businesses regarding their capabilities to produce a Buffer Housing Assembly (NSN 1015-01-304-6580). This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather insights to inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future contract, inviting responses from businesses of all sizes by April 15, 2025. The Buffer Housing Assembly is critical for small arms and ordnance manufacturing, and the procurement process will assess companies' qualifications, production capacities, and pricing without obligating the government to any contract award. Interested parties should submit their responses via email to the designated contacts, MaKenzie Bailey at makenzie.d.bailey.civ@army.mil or Mark Hilson at mark.d.hilson.civ@army.mil, ensuring any proprietary information is clearly marked.

Point(s) of Contact
MaKenzie Bailey
makenzie.d.bailey.civ@army.mil
Mark Hilson
mark.d.hilson.civ@army.mil
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Sources Sought Questionnaire _ Buffer Housing Assembly.docx
Mar 31, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC
The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from businesses regarding their capabilities to produce a Buffer Housing Assembly (NSN 1015-01-304-6580). This market research aims to inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future contract. Businesses of all sizes are invited to respond by April 15, 2025, providing details on their qualifications, experience with first article testing, production capacities, and pricing. All responses should be sent via email to the designated Contract Specialist. Participants must clearly mark any proprietary or confidential information, adhering to specified labeling guidelines to ensure protection under government regulations. The notice also includes a questionnaire with specific inquiries about the company's business type, manufacturing capabilities, and past experience with U.S. government contracts. The overall purpose is to assess interest and capabilities to inform upcoming contractual decisions without obligating the government to any solicitation or contract award.
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