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Sources Sought/RFI for Winterization Kit: W912CH-26-Q-0049
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The U.S. Army Detroit Arsenal has issued a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) for the manufacturing of a Winterization Kit, identified by NSN 2540-01-651-7306 and Part Number 57K8590. This notice aims to identify and assess the capabilities and qualifications of potential contractors, including both small and large businesses, who can fulfill this requirement. Interested companies are encouraged to submit a statement of qualifications and capability by email no later than June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This is a market research activity for government planning purposes and does not represent a solicitation or contract award. Responses will help the Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal plan its acquisition strategy. The procurement involves restricted access to a Technical Data Package (TDP) classified under distribution code (D), limiting availability exclusively to Department of Defense and authorized DoD contractors with the appropriate security certification (DD Form 2345). Prospective contractors must confirm their intention to respond fully to the sources sought notice to gain access to the TDP, and maintain active registration in the Joint Certification Program. Handling of the TDP is strictly controlled, requiring destruction of all documents and electronic files associated with it after use. This effort is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336390, and further inquiries regarding this market research are discouraged by the government. The point of contact for responses is Nikhil Patel, with a secondary contact of Robin Walker.
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This Sources Sought Notice/ RFI is for the manufacturing of a Winterization Kit; NSN: 2540-01-651-7306; Part Number: 57K8590. The U.S. Army, Detroit Arsenal is seeking prospective contractors to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses. If your company is interested and can demonstrate the firm’s ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the equipment summarized above, we encourage you to respond to this announcement with a statement of your qualifications and capability. Please provide responses to the attached Sources Sought Notice via email to nikhil.a.patel2.civ@army.mil, no later than Friday June 5th 2026 at 5:00pm EST.
There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. It is distribution code (D) which limits access to Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only. Due to the increased classification of this specific package, the TDP will only be made available to contractors who confirm in an email response to the contract specialist that they will respond to all questions in this sources sought notice. To be eligible to gain access to the TDP, the vendor must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). If the vendor has a current certification, they are required to submit a request to access the TDP in SAM.gov. Access will be granted, pending verification of the contractor’s active registration in Joint Certification Program (JCP). 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.
This is a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) to request information for Government planning purposes only. Responses will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. The Government is not committed to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement. Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking qualified and capable potential vendors. Since this is a sources-sought synopsis and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research.