10--Solicitation W56HZV-12-Q-0362

This contract involves the award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for overhaul kits specifically designed for the M9 Pistol. The procurement will be conducted under Solicitation W56HZV-12-Q-0362 by the US Army TACOM office based at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan. The award will be granted to the responsible offeror who submits the lowest price, emphasizing cost-effectiveness in supplier selection. Market research supporting this solicitation indicates that small businesses have the capability to produce up to 1,000 overhaul kits per month, suggesting that the contract may support small business participation. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2013, and aims to facilitate the military's ongoing maintenance and supply needs for the M9 Pistol system. While specific details such as a type of set-aside or a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code are not provided, the contract remains under the oversight of the Department of Defense through the US Army's Tacom office. The focus on a low-price, responsible offeror model and acknowledgement of small business production capabilities reflect procurement goals that balance efficiency, capability, and potential economic opportunity within the defense supply chain.