Feeder, Ammunition

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal is conducting a market survey to assess industry interest and capability in manufacturing the Feeder, Ammunition, End Item for the AH-64D/E Apache helicopter, identified by NSN 1005-01-320-5984 and part number 7-317233100-7. The government currently lacks a complete technical data package for this item, so only suppliers who can independently produce it are encouraged to respond. Responses must be submitted via email to Steven Klemmer, with Michael Shammami copied, and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. The survey is not a solicitation or binding commitment from the government but is intended to gather information on industry capacity, technical expertise, and readiness to support future procurement planning under Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e). The solicitation is officially designated as W912CH26A050 with a posted date of July 2, 2026, and a response deadline of July 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The NAICS code 336413 identifies the industry as Aircraft and Parts Manufacturing, and the contracting office is located in Warren, Michigan. All interested parties are directed to submit responses to the provided email addresses only; there are no formal bid documents or requirements at this stage. The outcome of this survey will inform the Department of Defense’s future acquisition strategy but does not guarantee a contract award or initiate competitive bidding at this time.