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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 17, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing the S-280 Shelter under a potential Long-Term Contract. This notice seeks responses from vendors with the capability to manufacture four variations of the S-280C/G Shelter, differentiated by shielding status and the presence or absence of a Mobilizer Adapter Kit, each identified by specific NSNs. Access to the government-owned Technical Data Package containing militarily critical technical data is strictly controlled and requires vendors to have an active and approved DD Form 2345 on file with the Joint Certification Office, with their CAGE code verified to match their registration. Foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced firms are prohibited from accessing the TDP without prior government approval. Interested parties must complete and submit a detailed Sources Sought Questionnaire via email by 5:00 PM EST on July 2, 2026, addressing company information, manufacturing capacity, past performance, supply chain logistics, quality management systems, and current pricing per unit. The questionnaire also requires certification of socioeconomic status under NAICS code 332311, including small business, 8(a), HUBZone, small disadvantaged business, women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned status, all of which must be verifiable in SAM.gov. Vendors must also address compliance with the nonmanufacturer rule if claiming small business status. All submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and clearly marked as proprietary. The government will not compensate respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses, and this notice is explicitly not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. First Article Testing is required for any future production contract and vendors are encouraged to describe their quality management systems in their submissions.

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Seeking manufacturers for S-280 Shelter production; must submit detailed questionnaire by July 2, 2026.

NAICS

332311 - Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MI, USA

Set-Aside

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Sources Sought Notice for S-280 Shelters

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc- Dta
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA
Office AddressWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA
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Nicholas Lang

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1. INTRODUCTION: The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest and the manufacturing capability to produce and deliver the S-280 Shelter.



2. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Army is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.



3. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: The Government anticipates a requirement for a Long-Term Contract (LTC) for the manufacture of the S-280 Shelter.


  • S-280C/G Shelter - Shielded - Without Mobilizer Adapter Kit              5411-01-304-3069
  • S-280C/G Shelter - Unshielded - Without Mobilizer Adapter Kit         5411-01-092-0892
  • S-280C/G Shelter - Shielded - With Mobilizer Adapter Kit                    5411-01-304-3069
  • S-280C/G Shelter - Unshielded - With Mobilizer Adapter Kit               5411-01-092-0892

** Technical Data: A Government-owned Technical Data Package (TDP) will be utilized for this effort. The TDP contains militarily critical technical data and is attached to this notice under controlled access.



4. TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE (TDP) ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS: Because the TDP is subject to export control restrictions, it is not available for open public download. To obtain access to the TDP attached to this notice on SAM.gov, interested vendors must meet the following criteria:


  • Joint Certification Program (JCP): Vendors must have an active and approved DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) on file with the Joint Certification Office.
  • SAM.gov Verification: Access must be requested directly through the "Controlled Attachments" section of this SAM.gov notice. Your company's CAGE code must match your active JCP registration to be granted access.
  • Foreign Interest Restriction: The TDP will not be released to foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced (FOCI) firms without prior Government approval.

5. REQUESTED INFORMATION: Interested parties are requested to complete the attached Sources Sought Questionnaire in its entirety. The questionnaire covers company information, manufacturing capabilities, past performance, and supply chain logistics.



6. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit your completed Sources Sought Questionnaire and any supporting capability statements via email to the Point of Contact listed below no later than 5:00 PM EST on 2 July 2026.


  • Contract Specialist: Nick Lang, contact@example.gov
  • Subject Line: S-280 Shelter Sources Sought Response - [Company Name]

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