Sources Sought-Simulator Detector

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to evaluate industry capabilities for the potential future acquisition of the Simulator Detector (Blister Agent), identified by NSN 6665-01-379-0492. This notice is not a solicitation or contract but is intended to gather information on vendor interest, manufacturing capacity, quality management systems, and commercial availability from both small and large businesses to inform future procurement planning. Responses are required to be submitted electronically by May 29, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern Standard Time to CPT Catherine Castonguay at catherine.a.castonguay.mil@army.mil, with the email subject line formatted as [COMPANY NAME]-Completed RFI Simulator Detector. The acquisition is planned as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 333248 applicable. Respondents must certify their size status through SAM.gov and provide their CAGE code, and those claiming nonmanufacturer status must comply with FAR 19.502-2 by identifying whether they supply from a small business manufacturer or hold an SBA waiver. The notice requires detailed responses on production lead times, monthly output capacity, current unit pricing, and quality certifications such as ISO 9001. All proprietary information must be clearly marked as CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with 18 U.S.C. §1905, using defined begin and end legends within documents, and labeled with “PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN” on the front page. Electronic submissions must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. The place of performance for any future contract is identified as Warren, Michigan, and the government is soliciting information regarding potential contract options and minimum order quantities. No pricing, delivery schedules, or contract line items are included because this is a pre-solicitation market research action, and no formal evaluation criteria, inspection standards, or payment terms have been established.