Sources Sought: ADR Vehicular Equipment Kits Survey_2025
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The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify interested and capable vendors for the production of ADR Vehicular Equipment Kits, which are safety and emergency response toolkits mandated for vehicles transporting hazardous materials under the ADR treaty. These kits are intended for integration with a range of military vehicles, including models such as M916A2, M107, M1095, and others as detailed in Attachment 0001. The kits consist of personal protective equipment, spill control items, and legally required instructions to enable drivers to manage incidents safely until emergency services arrive. This notice is strictly for market research and government planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of contract award. Access to the detailed Technical Data Package (TDP), which contains specifications and source-controlled parts lists (Attachment 0003), is tightly controlled and requires vendors to have a current DD Form 2345 certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service, with a formal request process outlined for obtaining access. Vendors lacking certification must apply to the Joint Certification Office, a process estimated to take six to ten weeks. The contract will require adherence to ADR regulations, CE marking standards, ISO 9001:2015 quality management requirements, and compliance with subcontracting limitations under FAR 52.219-14. Vendors must demonstrate production capacity, experience with First Article Testing, ability to source specified components from approved suppliers, and provide past performance data. The anticipated contract performance period is up to five years, with delivery timelines approximately 275 days following an order, and the place of performance located in Michigan. Proposals must be submitted via email by the stated deadlines, including detailed capability questionnaire responses, vendor profile data, and certifications. Confidential data handling protocols require specific marking and strict destruction requirements post-review. The contracting specialists available for contact are Meika Cole and Diana Jones at ACC-DTA. This announcement seeks to gauge market interest and capacity but does not provide pricing details, contract type, or award criteria, which will be developed after vendor feedback and a formal solicitation process.
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****THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN REISSUED INSTRUCTING VENDORS TO VIEW THE TDP AND TO COMPLETE ATTACHMENT 0002 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, SECTION D: PRICING & DELIVERY REGARDING CAPABILITY TO MEET DEMAND AS SHOWN ON ATTACHMENT 0001****
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY to request information for Government planning purposes only. The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses, for production of the item identified in the document attached.
Item: ADR Vehicular Equipment Kits: Required for Integration into: M916A2, M916A1, M1062, M978, M872A4, M1102A4, M107, M104A1, M1075A1, M1076, M1076A1, M967A, M969A3, M977A4, M985A4, M1082, M1095, M989A1, M1088, M1078A1P2, M1084A1P2, and M1085A1P. See Attachment 0001: ADR Equipment Vehicle Kits_5 year for specific NSNs.
The ADR Vehicular Equipment Kit is a standardized, pre-packaged set of safety and emergency response equipment legally required by the ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) treaty for any vehicle transporting hazardous materials. Its primary purpose is to provide the driver with the essential tools to manage the initial phase of an accident or spill by ensuring their personal safety, warning other road users, and taking immediate preventative actions. A comprehensive kit typically includes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and a high-visibility vest; general safety items to secure the scene like wheel chocks and self-standing warning triangles; and spill control equipment, including a drain seal, absorbent materials, and a collection shovel. Crucially, the kit must also contain the "Instructions in Writing" that detail the specific hazards of the cargo and the appropriate emergency procedures. In essence, it is a legally mandated, self-contained toolkit designed to enable a driver to respond safely and effectively until professional emergency services arrive.
There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. It is distribution statement “D”, which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors, and is located under the Attachments/Links section of the associated SAM posting. To view/obtain this TDP, the vendor must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service. If the vendor has a current certification, they are required to submit a TDP access request via SAM.gov:
1. Navigate to https://www.SAM.gov
2. Search for the sources sought title, Sources Sought: ADR Vehicular Equipment Kits Survey_2025
3. Click on the attachments
4. Request access to this document
5. Send your approved DD Form 2345 via e-mail to the following personnel:
Meika Cole, Lead Contract Specialist Email: meika.j.cole.civ@army.mil
Diana Jones, Secondary Contract Specialist, Email: diana.jones47.civ@army.mil
If the vendor does not have a current certification, they must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, along with copies of all supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx. Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, the vendor may request access to the TDP as described herein.
Upon completion of the purposes for which Government technical data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.
ADR Vehicular Equipment Kits TDP contains Source Controlled Parts. Please review Attachment 0003: Source Controlled Vendors Part List. Vendors will need to provide proof that you are able to obtain the source-controlled parts from approved sources. Source controlled parts are provided in Attachment 0003; Source Controlled Parts List.
***If vendors choose to not go through the approved sources above, they must confirm that they will go through the process of becoming an approved source. To become an approved source, you would need to submit a SAR package. This link will allow you to go through the process to become one. https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman/sap.