Sources Sought: Vision Correction Assembly (NSN: 4240-01-631-8044
ID: W912CH-24-R-0111Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT (4240)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bfb83cf6cb1e45418a4f8e7372047c17/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from businesses regarding their capabilities to produce the Vision Correction Assembly, a critical component of the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). The procurement aims to acquire 481,917 units (NSN: 4240-01-631-8044, Part No: 5-1-4208), with an emphasis on First Article Testing (FAT) as part of the production process. This assembly plays a vital role in safety and rescue operations, underscoring its importance to military readiness. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact Kimberly J. Parisek at kimberly.j.parisek.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-942-7021 to discuss their qualifications and capabilities, noting that participation in this sources sought notice is voluntary and does not guarantee a contract award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kimberly J. Parisek
    (520) 942-7021
    kimberly.j.parisek.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought- EH3L0149EH Vision Correction.docx
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to solicit information on the capabilities and qualifications of various businesses for the production of the Vision Correction Assembly, a component of the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). The agency is requesting responses from both small and large businesses to assist in future procurement planning, specifically for 481,917 units (NSN: 4240-01-631-8044, Part No: 5-1-4208). A Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated with this procurement, accessible only to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors once a solicitation is issued. The notice emphasizes the requirement for First Article Testing (FAT) and clarifies that participation in the survey is voluntary with no guarantees of a contract. Interested vendors must provide company details, affirm their eligibility under the Nonmanufacturer Rule, and disclose relevant manufacturing capabilities. Specific questions about previous government contracts, production capacity, pricing, and quality management systems are included in the questionnaire. The responses will inform ACC-DTA's future actions regarding procurement but do not guarantee contract issuance.
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