Request for Information, Chute, Ammunition, NSN: 1005-01-176-6086
ID: EH4C1120EHType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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

PSC

GUNS, THROUGH 30MM (1005)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from potential contractors regarding the production of ammunition chutes (NSN: 1005-01-176-6086) for the Bradley Vehicle. The procurement involves an initial requirement of 292 units, with an option for an additional 292 units, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the military vehicle. Interested vendors must possess a current DD 2345 certification to access the associated Technical Data Package (TDP), which is restricted to Department of Defense contractors. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by February 3, 2025, and should be directed to Rachel Gervais at rachel.r.gervais.civ@army.mil, with no compensation provided for participation.

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    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on the capabilities and qualifications of potential contractors, both large and small, for the production of ammunition chutes (NSN: 1005-01-176-6086) intended for the Bradley Vehicle. The procurement requires 292 units, with an option for an additional 292. Interested vendors must have a current DD 2345 certification to access the associated Technical Data Package (TDP), which is restricted to the Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. The notice outlines that participation is voluntary, with no compensation provided, and emphasizes that responses will inform future acquisition strategies. Vendors are instructed to submit their responses by February 3, 2025, inclusive of specific company and requirement-related information. The document also addresses confidentiality, instructing firms on how to mark proprietary data. Overall, this notice serves to facilitate market research and strategic planning for potential future procurement by the ACC-DTA.
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